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
X Factor Indonesia Indonesia". A second promo was shown during that night, featuring One Direction, Agnez Mo, Afgan, Iwan Fals, , Glenn Fredly, SM*SH, Ariel 'NOAH', Ayu Ting Ting, , Tria 'The Changcuters', and JKT48. This promo started speculation on who would be judges on the "X Factor Indonesia". "X Factor" premiered in Indonesia on December 28, 2012. The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned one of four categories: "Girls" (aged 15–25 females), "Boys" (aged 15–25 males), "Over 26s" (solo acts