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 (Swedish TV series) X Factor (Swedish TV series) X Factor was the Swedish version of "The X Factor", with the only season of the series debuting on September 9, 2012 and ending on December 7, 2012. The winner of the series was Awa Santesson-Sey. TV4 announced in January 2013 that "Idol", another singing talent show seeking to discover the best singer through nationwide auditions, would return in 2013 and that "X Factor" will not continue. Contestant in "Boys" category In the show's only season, each judge was allocated a category to mentor and chose three acts to progress to the live shows. This