''X Factor Italia'' is a TV show which airs on
prime time
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in Italy. The singing competition is the Italian version of Britain's ''
The X Factor''. As of Season 16, it is currently hosted by
Francesca Michielin.
Francesco Facchinetti hosted the show's first four seasons before being replaced by
Alessandro Cattelan for Season 5 up to Season 14 before being replaced by
Ludovico Tersigni for one season.
While the first four seasons were aired on
Rai Due, the second channel of Italian public television service, at the moment the show is broadcast on
Sky Uno, the main channel of Sky Italy.
The judges, who all belong to the Italian and international music or television world, were 3 from Season 1 to Season 3 (when the categories were: Groups, 16–24, 25+). Since Season 4, the 16-24 category was split into two parts (Boys and Girls), following the British example, therefore the judges became 4.
The programme's success is witnessed by the number of singers who became famous after the show. Among the others we can notice
Giusy Ferreri from Season 1,
Noemi from Season 2,
Marco Mengoni from Season 3,
Ruggero Pasquarelli
Ruggero Pasquarelli (born 10 September 1993), known professionally as by the stage name Ruggero (stylised in all caps), is an Italian singer and actor. In 2010, he took part in the fourth series of the Italian talent show '' X Factor''. He is al ...
from Season 4,
Francesca Michielin from Season 5,
Chiara Galiazzo,
Mahmood and
Le Donatella from Season 6,
Michele Bravi from Season 7,
Lorenzo Fragola and
Madh
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Marco Cappai (born 13 November 1993 in Carbonia, Sardinia), known by his stage name Madh, meani ...
from Season 8,
Enrico Nigiotti
Enrico Nigiotti (born 11 June 1987) is an Italian singer-songwriter.
After signing a recording deal with Sugar Music, he released his debut single, "Addio", in 2008. Between 2009 and 2010, he was a contestant in the ninth series of Italian tale ...
and
Måneskin
Måneskin are an Italian rock band formed in Rome in 2016. The band are composed of vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi, and drummer Ethan Torchio. Performing in the streets in their early days, they rose t ...
from Season 11.
Series summary
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Mara
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's Category
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Morgan Morgan may refer to:
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's Category
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Simona's Category
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Claudia's Category
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Elio's Category
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Enrico's Category
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Arisa's Category
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Mika
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's Category
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Victoria's Category
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Fedez's Category
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Skin
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's Category
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Alvaro's Category
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Manuel
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's Category
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Lodo's Category
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Samuel
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's Category
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Malika's Category
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Sfera's Category
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Emma
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's Category
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Hell's Category
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Ambra's Category
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Dargen's Category
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Rkomi's Category
Contestants, categories and judges
Key:
: – Winning judge/category. Winners are in bold, eliminated contestants in small font.
First season (2008)
In the first edition held in the period 10 March 2008 to 27 May 2008, Morgan's contestants (Vocal Groups) were labelled "pastel green contestants", Simona's contestants (25+ years) the "pink contestants" and Mara's (16–24 years) the "pastel blue contestants"
Second season (2008-2009)
The second season was held between 25 November 2008 and 19 April 2009. The three judges were the same as the first series line-up. Simona Ventura mentored the "16-24s", Morgan the "25 and Overs" and Mara Maionchi the Groups. The winner was
Matteo Becucci from the 25 and over category.
Third season (2009)
In the third edition from 16 June 2009 until 2 December 2009, the judge Simona Ventura was replaced by Claudia Mori. Morgan's contestants (16–24 years) were dubbed the "blue contestants", Claudia Mori's contestants (25+ years) the "orange" and Mara Maionchi's category of the Vocal Groups, the "red contestants".
The A&K, Mara's group, were formed by Andrea and Chiara (Kiara). However, Chiara was later disqualified from the show because of a regulation prohibiting the sons/daughters of RAI employees from entering the show, in this case, Chiara's Mother. She was replaced by Daniele Vit.
Fourth season (2010)
From that year there are four categories with the respective judges:
* Mara Maionchi (16-24 Boys)
* Anna Tatangelo (16-24 Girls)
* Elio (25 +)
* Enrico Ruggeri (Vocal Groups)
Fifth season (2011–2012)
The fifth season of ''X Factor'' was televised from 20 October 2011 to 5 January 2012. For the first time, it was broadcast by
Sky Uno HD, rather than
Rai 2. The auditions were held from 5 July to 12 September 2011.
Sixth season (2012)
The sixth season of ''X Factor'' started on 20 September 2012. It is broadcast live by
Sky Uno HD, and a short version recorded broadcast on free digital TV
Cielo.
Seventh season (2013)
The seventh season of ''X Factor'' started on 26 September 2013. It is broadcast live by
Sky Uno HD.
Eight season (2014)
The eight season of ''X Factor'' started on 18 September 2014. It is broadcast live by
Sky Uno HD.
Ninth season (2015)
The ninth season of ''X Factor'' started on 10 September 2015. It is broadcast live by
Sky Uno HD.
Tenth season (2016)
The tenth season of ''X Factor'' started on 22 September 2016. It was broadcast live by
Sky Uno HD, and a recorded version was broadcast on free digital channel
TV8.
Eleventh season (2017)
The eleventh season of ''X Factor'' started on 14 September 2017. It is broadcast live by
Sky Uno HD, and a recorded version is broadcast on free digital channel
TV8. The season finale, aired on 14 December 2017, marked the victory of
Lorenzo Licitra
Lorenzo Licitra (born 25 September 1992) is an Italian singer, best known for winning the eleventh season of the Italian talent show '' X Factor'' in 2017. His debut single, "In the Name of Love", was released on 24 November 2017.
Discography ...
against
Måneskin
Måneskin are an Italian rock band formed in Rome in 2016. The band are composed of vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi, and drummer Ethan Torchio. Performing in the streets in their early days, they rose t ...
and became the most viewed Italian X Factor live show ever.
Twelfth season (2018)
The twelfth season of ''X Factor'' started on 6 September 2018. It was broadcast live by
Sky Uno HD, and a recorded version was broadcast on free digital channel
TV8. The final episode of the season, aired on both
Sky Uno HD and
TV8, was won by
Anastasio. This marked
Mara Maionchi's second victory in a row.
This season also featured
Asia Argento as a judge before she was fired after being accused of sexual misconduct by actor
Jimmy Bennett.
Thirteenth season (2019)
The thirteenth season of ''X Factor'' started on 12 September 2019. It was broadcast live by
Sky Uno HD, and a recorded version was broadcast on free digital channel
TV8.
Fourteenth season (2020)
The fourteenth season of ''X Factor'' started on 17 September 2020. It was broadcast live by
Sky Uno HD and a recorded version was broadcast on free digital channel
TV8. The final episode of the season, aired on both
Sky Uno HD and
TV8, was won by
Casadilego. This marked Hell Raton's first victory.
Fifteenth season (2021)
The fifteenth season of ''X Factor'' started on 16 September 2021 and concluded on 9 December with
Baltimora being the winner, marking the second and final victory for Hell Raton.
Sixteenth season (2022)
The sixteenth season of ''X Factor'' started on 15 September 2022.
References
External links
Official website
{{X Factor (Italy)
2008 Italian television series debuts
Italian music television series
Italian reality television series
Television series by Fremantle (company)
2000s Italian television series
2010s Italian television series
Italian television series based on British television series
RAI original programming