X Factor (Denmark season 11)

''X Factor'' is a Danish television music competition to find new singing talent. Sofie Linde Ingversen returned to host the show for the 3rd time. Thomas Blachman and Remee returned for their respective tenth and eight series as judges and were joined by a new judge Sanne Salomonsen who replaced Mette Lindberg. This season mark the end of X Factor Denmark on DR, followed an announcement made by DR on August 16.
On December 21, 2017, TV2 announced the show would be continued the 12th series would be broadcast by them. Place on Earth won the competition and became the 3rd group to win the competition and Thomas Blachman became the winning mentor for the second time.

Judges and hosts

Sofie Linde Lauridsen returned as the host for the 3rd time and Thomas Blachman and Remee also returned, joined by a new Judge Sanne Salomonsen who replaced Mette Lindberg. On February 17 Sofie Linde became a mother after she gave birth to her first child, a daughter, named Trine. Therefore, she cannot be ready for the live shows on February 23 she will be temporarily replaced by her husband Joakim Linde Ingversen until shes ready to return again within the next 7 weeks of live shows.

Selection process

Auditions took place in Copenhagen and Aarhus.

5 Chair Challenge

The 5 Chair Challenge returned for season 11. Sanne Salomonsen mentored the 15-22s, Remee has the Over 23s and Thomas Blachman has the Groups.

The 16 successful acts were:
*15-22s: Isabella, Marcus, Oliver, Sigmund, Vita
*Over 23s: Anja, Jamie, Laura, Olivur, Rasmus, Vanessa
*Groups: Anne Mette & Tomas, Ivalu & Judithe, Os To, Place on Earth, Sol & Christian
Laura was originally eliminated from the 5 Chair Challenge but Remee later regretted his decision. Therefore, he brought Laura back in the competition and therefore, 16 acts would be competing in Bootcamp.

Bootcamp

The Bootcamp took place at Schackenborg Slot.

The 7 eliminated acts were:
*15-22s: Isabella, Marcus
*Over 23s: Laura, Olivur, Vanessa
*Groups: Ivalu & Judithe, Os To

Contestants

Key:
: – Winner
: – Runner-up

Live shows

The live shows started on February 23 at DR Byen.
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Contestants' colour key:
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Live show details

Week 1 (February 23)

*Theme: My Song

;Judges' votes to eliminate
* Remee: Oliver Bendixen
* Salomonsen: Anja Nynne
* Blachman: Anja Nynne

Week 2 (March 2)

*Theme: Made In Denmark
* Musical Guest: Nephew ("Amsterdam")

;Judges' votes to eliminate
* Blachman: Oliver Bendixen
* Salomonsen: Anne Mette & Tomas
* Remee: Oliver Bendixen

Week 3 (March 9)

*Theme: Girlpower

;Judges' votes to eliminate
* Salomonsen: Sol & Christian
* Remee: Anne Mette & Tomas
* Blachman: Anne Mette & Tomas

Week 4 (March 16)

*Theme: Decade 17 & 18 (Songs from year 2017 and 18)

;Judges' votes to eliminate
* Salomonsen: Sol & Christian
* Blachman: Vita Jensen
* Remee: Sol & Christian

Week 5 (March 23)

*Theme: Something at Heart
*Group Performance: "All You Need Is Love"

;Judges' votes to eliminate
* Remee: Vita Jensen
* Salomonsen: Jamie Talbot
* Blachman: Vita Jensen

Week 6: Semi-final (March 30)

* Theme: Songs from their previous performances on X Factor and duet with a special guest
* Musical Guest: Rak-Su ("Dimelo")

The semi-final did not feature a Sing-Off and instead the act with the fewest public votes, Sigmund Trondheim, was automatically eliminated.

After Sigmund Trondheim's elimination, he sang " Alive" by Sia.

Week 7: Final (April 6)

* Theme: Judges Choice, Andreas Kryger and Kewan Padré's Choice, Winner's Single
* Musical guest: Thomas Helmig ("Vi er de eneste to") Anne-Marie ("Friends")
* Group Performances: ("Don't Stop Me Now" performed by ''X Factor 2018'' Contestants and X Factor All Stars) ("Det Mig Der Står Herude og Banker"/"Den Jeg Elsker" performed by ''X Factor 2018'' auditionees)

References

{{X Factor (Denmark)

Season 11
The X Factor seasons