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The X Factor (Australian TV series) season 5

The X Factor was an Australian television reality music competition, based on the original UK series, to find new singing talent; the winner of which received a Sony Music Australia recording contract and a management deal. The fifth season premiered on the Seven Network on 29 July 2013 and ended on 28 October 2013. The winner was Dami Im and her winner's single "Alive" was released after the final. Im was mentored throughout by Dannii Minogue, who won as mentor for the first time on the Australian series, and third overall. The show was presented by Luke Jacobz, and Ronan Keating and Natalie Bassingthwaighte returned as judges. Minogue and Redfoo joined the judging panel as replacements for former judges, Mel B and Guy Sebastian.

Judges
In February 2013, it was reported that Guy Sebastian would not be returning for season 5, due to tour commitments and to focus on a music career in the United States. It was also reported that Mel B was not returning, due to visa issues in Australia and her commitments with ''America's Got Talent''. The following month, Ronan Keating confirmed in an interview with News Limited that both judges had left. Former judge on The X Factor UK, Dannii Minogue was announced as Mel B's replacement on 12 April. The Sunday Telegraph confirmed on 21 April that Redfoo would be Sebastian's replacement. Redfoo was offered the opportunity to join the judging panel during his visit to Australia for the 2013 Australian Open, where he was supporting girlfriend and then-World number-one Victoria Azarenka. The producers later visited his recording studio in Hollywood and explained to him what The X Factor is about. Minogue revealed to The Daily Telegraph that she was offered many other TV roles but chose to join The X Factor because she had always been a fan of the Australian version. ==Selection process==
Selection process
Auditions Open auditions in front of the show's producers began in December 2012 and ended in January 2013. These auditions took place in 14 cities. The auditionees chosen by the producers were then invited back to the last set of auditions that took place in front of the judges and a live studio audience. These auditions were filmed at Allphones Arena in Sydney on 21, 22 and 23 April, and at Hisense Arena in Melbourne on 28, 29 and 30 April. Natalie Bassingthwaighte did not attend the Sydney auditions because she was pregnant at the time and was advised not to fly from her home in Melbourne. Super bootcamp The super bootcamp stage of the competition was filmed at The Star casino in Pyrmont, New South Wales. Bassingthwaighte did not attend because she was on maternity leave. On the third day, the remaining 50 acts each individually performed one song to the judges and a live audience of one thousand. The judges removed Zac Hakos from the boy band because they felt his heart was not in the group. Home visits The home visits round was filmed in June 2013 and Minogue was assisted by her older sister Kylie. ==Acts ==
Acts
Key: : – Winner : – Runner-Up ==Live shows==
Live shows
Results summary ;Colour key Act in Team Dannii Act in Team Redfoo Act in Team Natalie Bassingthwaighte Act in Team Ronan : – Act in the bottom two and had to perform again in the final showdown : – Act received the fewest public votes and was immediately eliminated (no final showdown) Notes • 1 Redfoo was not required to vote as there was already a majority. • 2 Bassingthwaighte was not required to vote as there was already a majority. Live show details Week 1 (25/26 August) • Theme: Judges' Choice • Group performance: "I Like It" • Celebrity performers: Samantha Jade ("Firestarter") and Jessie J ("It's My Party") The following week, "One" peaked at number 42. Week 2 (1/2 September) • Theme: Legends • Group performance: "Thank You" and "Classic" with MKTO • Celebrity performers: Ricki-Lee ("Come & Get in Trouble with Me") ; Judges' vote to eliminate • Group performance: "Can You Feel It" • Celebrity performers: • Sunday – Redfoo ("Let's Get Ridiculous") • Monday – The Collective ("Another Life") ; Judges' vote to eliminate Week 4 (15/16 September) • Theme: Latest and Greatest • Group performance: "Pompeii" ; Judges' vote to eliminate Week 5 (22/24 September) • Theme: Rock • Group performance: "Love Will Save the Day" and "Picture of You" with Boyzone • Celebrity performers: Capital Cities ("Safe and Sound") ; Judges' vote to eliminate • On 28 September 2013, the performances of three finalists entered the ARIA Singles Chart. Joelle's performance of "Joey" debuted at number 33, Taylor Henderson's performance of "Choirgirl" debuted at number 51 and Dami Im's performance of "Best of You" debuted at number 78. Week 6 (29/30 September) • Theme: Family Heroes • Group performance: "Counting Stars" • Celebrity performers: Jessica Mauboy ("Pop a Bottle (Fill Me Up)") ; Judges' vote to eliminate • This is the first week where Dami Im didn't receive a standing ovation from all 4 judges • Based on the voting percentages, it was noted that Dami Im received more than 60% of the votes from the public Week 7 (6/7 October) • Theme: Judges' Challenge • Group performance: "We Come Running" • Celebrity performers: Nathaniel Willemse ("You") ; Judges' vote to eliminate Week 8: Quarter-Final (13/14 October) • Theme: Aussie Week • Group performance: "Impossible" • Celebrity performers: Havana Brown ("Warrior") and James Arthur ("You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You") ; Judges' vote to eliminate Week 9: Semi-Final (20/21 October) • Theme: Power and Passion • Mentor: Tina Arena • Celebrity performers: Imagine Dragons ("On Top of the World"), Tina Arena ("You Set Fire to My Life"), ; Judges' vote to send through to the Grand Final • This is the first week where Dami Im lost her 1st place spot to Jai Waetford in the public voting but still made it to the Grand Final Week 10: Final (27/28 October) ;27 October • Group performance: "LaserLight" (performed by top three finalists) Jai Waetford received the fewest public votes and was automatically eliminated. ;28 October • Group performances: • "Blow" (performed by top twelve finalists) and Katy Perry ("Roar" and "Unconditionally") • Based on the voting percentages, Dami Im won with 56.2% of votes compared to 29.56% of Taylor Henderson. (Jai Waetford carry over freeze votes: 14.24%) ==Ratings==
Ratings
; Colour key: : – Highest rating during the season : – Lowest rating during the season ==See also==
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