The X Factor (UK series 9) The X Factor (UK series 9) The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The ninth series began airing on ITV on 18 August 2012 and ended on 9 December 2012. Dermot O'Leary returned as presenter of the main show on ITV, whilst Caroline Flack and Olly Murs returned to co-present "The Xtra Factor" on ITV2. Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow and Tulisa returned as judges. Nicole Scherzinger was confirmed as the fourth permanent judge after Geri Halliwell, Leona Lewis, Rita Ora, Mel B, Anastacia and Scherzinger herself stood in as guest judges for the
The X Factor (New Zealand TV series) his prize. On 25 May 2015, the trio presented an hour long special entitled "The X Factor All Access" in "The X Factor"s previous Monday timeslot on TV3. It featured behind-the-scenes footage and the presenters' favourite moments of the second New Zealand series of "The X Factor". The X Factor (New Zealand TV series) The X Factor was a New Zealand television reality music competition, originating from the original UK series and based on the Australian "The X Factor" production format. The show began in 2013 and was open to anyone aged 14 and over. The winner was signed to