X Factor
Overview
X Factor is the Italian version of the British musical talent show The X Factor. The first four seasons aired on Rai 2, but since 2011 it has been broadcast on Sky Uno, with reruns on TV8, after Rai dropped the show due to high costs. Sky Italia acquired the format, extending its broadcast until 2024. Starting from the eleventh season, RTL 102.5 became the official radio station, replacing Radio Deejay and Radio 105. The show was hosted by Francesco Facchinetti (2008-2010), Alessandro Cattelan (2011-2020), Ludovico Tersigni (2021), and Francesca Michielin (2022-2023). From 2024 onwards, Giorgia will take over as host. Since the seventh season, the show has been produced by Fremantle Italia without the collaboration of Magnolia, which had produced the selection episodes in the early seasons.
Crew
Simon Cowell
Seasons
Season 1
12 Episodes
2008
Season 2
15 Episodes
2009
Season 3
13 Episodes
2009
Season 4
12 Episodes
2010
Season 5
12 Episodes
2011
Season 6
12 Episodes
2012
Season 7
12 Episodes
2013
Season 8
13 Episodes
2014
Season 9
14 Episodes
2015
Season 10
14 Episodes
2016
Season 11
14 Episodes
2017
Season 12
15 Episodes
2018
Season 13
14 Episodes
2019
Season 14
13 Episodes
2020
Season 15
13 Episodes
2021
Season 16
13 Episodes
2022
Season 17
13 Episodes
2023
The countdown has begun: everything is ready for the new edition of X Factor that sees Fedez, Ambra Angiolini, Dargen D’Amico, and Morgan at the judging table. On stage with them, Francesca Michielin will return to play the hostess.
Season 18
13 Episodes
2024
The new edition starts on September 12th with Achille Lauro, Paola Iezzi, Jake La furia and Manuel Agnelli
Season 19
13 Episodes
2025
The new edition starts on September 11th with Francesco Gabbani, Paola Iezzi, Jake La Furia and Achille Lauro
