The X Factor (Australia season 3)
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The X Factor is an Australian television
reality music competition, based on the original UK series
, to find new singing talent; the winner of which receives a management contract and a Sony Music Australia recording contract. The 2011 season premiered on the Seven Network
on 29 August 2011 and ended on 22 November 2011. The winner was Reece Mastin
and his debut single "Good Night
" was released after the final. Mastin was mentored throughout by Guy Sebastian
, who won as mentor for the first time. The season was presented by Luke Jacobz
. Sebastian and Ronan Keating
were the only judges from the previous season who returned, while Natalie Bassingthwaighte
and Mel B
joined the judging panel as replacements for former judges, Natalie Imbruglia
and Kyle Sandilands
.
The competition is split into several stages: auditions, bootcamp, home visits and live shows. Auditions in front of the show's producers took place throughout March and April 2011. The successful 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 during May and June. After the auditions was bootcamp, where successful acts were split into four categories: Under 25 Boys (male soloists aged 14 to 24), Under 25 Girls (female soloists aged 14 to 24), Over-25s (soloists aged 25 and over) and Groups. Each judge was given a category to mentor and had to decide on their twelve acts after day two, and their six acts after day three. Special guest judges, including Wynter Gordon
, Stephen Belafonte, Darren Hayes
and The Veronicas
, were brought in to help the judges decide their acts. Following bootcamp, was the home visits stage, where each of the judges reduced their six acts to three, with help from more guest judges, including Beyoncé, Melanie C
, Jason Derülo
, Good Charlotte
and Leona Lewis
. The live shows began on 19 September 2011.
This season had sparked controversy, including Mel B's aim towards the other judges, labeling them dishonest and boring. Controversy also occurred between Sebastian and contestant Mitchell Callaway; Sebastian took aim Callaway's attitude to the competition following his performance on the third live performance show. There were also claims of a clash between Callaway and contestant Declan Sykes. The grand final decider was watched by 1.99 million people, making it the highest rated television episode of the season.
announced on his breakfast radio show, Kyle & Jackie O, that he would not be returning to the judging panel for the 2011 season. Of his decision, Sandilands said, "Not because I didn't like it. I thought the show was great and it was great fun to do but it's just too hectic, it's too much work. So, I've told Channel Seven, no." Following the announcement, it was rumoured that radio hosts, Merrick Watts
and Jackie O
, and Australian singer Delta Goodrem
, were possible considerations to replace Sandilands. Others who were also rumoured to be replacing Sandilands, included Mel B
, Natalie Bassingthwaighte
, George Michael
and Brian McFadden
.
On 31 March 2011, it was announced that Bassingthwaighte would join the judging panel as a replacement for judge Natalie Imbruglia
. When speaking of her role as a judge, Bassingthwaighte said she will focus on bringing an honest critique to the show and will guide "the artists through the competition." In late April 2011, it was confirmed that Mel B would be Sandilands' replacement as a judge. Mel B said, "[The contestants] are either going to love me or hate me but it's going to be a fun ride. I'm really easy to get on with and I'm a hard worker. I'm firm but nice." Guy Sebastian
and Ronan Keating
were the only judges from the 2010 season who returned.
(Parmelia Hilton, 27 March), Adelaide
(AAMI Stadium, 29 March), Brisbane
(Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
, 2–3 April), Sydney
(Australian Technology Park
, 8–10 April) and Melbourne
(Moonee Valley Racecourse
, 15–17 April). The successful 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 held in three cities: Brisbane (Brisbane Entertainment Centre
, 21–22 May), Melbourne (Hisense Arena, 27–29 May), and Sydney (Sydney Entertainment Centre
, 2–3 June).
and was given the Under 25 Boys, Keating was assisted by The Veronicas
and had the Groups, Bassingthwaighte teamed up with Darren Hayes
and was assigned the Over-25s, and Mel B was assisted by her husband Stephen Belafonte and was given the Under 25 Girls. On the second day, the Under 25 Boys each had to sing a song made famously by a female artist, the Over-25s got styled for a photo shoot and later each had to perform one song, the Under 25 Girls had to perform choreography to either Adele
's "Rolling in the Deep
" or Lady Gaga
's "Born This Way
", and the Groups held recording sessions with vocal producer Erana Clark. On the third day of bootcamp, the judges along with their celebrity guest judges, narrowed down the contestants to six each:
, where he was assisted by Beyoncé and her A-Team, Keating and the Groups travelled to Los Angeles
, California
, where they were assisted by Good Charlotte
and Leona Lewis
, Bassingthwaighte and her Over 25s travelled to Double Island, Queensland
, where she was helped by Jason Derülo
, and Mel B and her Under 25 Girls visited Hollywood, where they met up with Melanie C
. After, the judges along with their celebrity guest judges, narrowed down the contestants to three each:
Judges' vote to eliminate
Notes
Judges' vote to eliminate
Notes
Judges' vote to eliminate
Judges' vote to eliminate
With the acts in the bottom two receiving two votes each, the result was deadlock and reverted to the earlier public vote. Audio Vixen received the fewest votes and were eliminated.
Judges' vote to eliminate
With the acts in the bottom two receiving two votes each, the result was deadlock and reverted to the earlier public vote. Young Men Society received the fewest votes and were eliminated.
Judges' vote to eliminate
With the acts in the bottom two receiving two votes each, the result was deadlock and reverted to the earlier public vote. Callaway received the fewest votes and was eliminated.
Judges' vote to eliminate
Judges' vote to eliminate
Notes
More controversy erupted after Sebastian took aim at contestant Mitchell Callaway's attitude to the competition following his performance of "Run to Paradise
" on the third live performance show. Sebastian told Callaway: "You've got to have the right attitude to this competition, you've got to be focused and to be honest, not be rude to people and have the work ethic. For you to not learn your lyrics and for you to at times be rude to crew, you really have to pull that in and rein that in because you won't last long in this competition or this industry if you do that." The following morning, Callaway's mentor Bassingthwaighte spoke to radio station 2Day FM
about the issue:
However, later that same day, Callaway tweeted
, "I'm not gunna quit guys ... It's not the Aussie way. I'm not gunna let al u beautiful ppl dwn. Or Natalie after everythn she's done." On the third live results show, Sebastian apologised to Callaway and said he "chose the wrong time and place to say it". The Seven Network insiders revealed that a clash between Callaway and another contestant, Declan Sykes, was the real reason behind Sebastian's on-air rebuke. Sykes, who battles Asperger
's syndrome, reportedly took offence at being pricked with a pin by Callaway.
's "Imagine
". His performance earned a standing ovation
from the judges and the audience. Keating was full of praise for Kelly, who then moved into the next round of competition. Keating told Kelly: "I don't think I've ever been moved as I was by that performance." Kelly and his brother Ahmed were adopted by Children First Foundation boss, Moira Kelly
, who is also the guardian of the once-conjoined Bangladesh
twins, Krishna and Trishna. Kelly and his brother came from Iraq
, where they were abandoned at an orphanage
and both suffered limb deficiencies as a result of chemical warfare
. During the third day of bootcamp, Sebastian eliminated Kelly from the competition, disappointed that he had forgotten words to his song the day before.
Another contestant Luke O'Dell appeared on the third audition show on 31 August. After failing to impress the judges with his rendition of Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone
", O'Dell then sang an original song he wrote titled, "Introvert Extrovert", which made him an overnight internet sensation. The song entered the iTunes
' Top 100 chart overnight and landed O'Dell thousands of fans on social media and his official YouTube
channel. The song title also became a worldwide trending topic on Twitter for more than two hours, following his television performance of the song. Overnight commentary on Twitter and Facebook
quickly labelled O'Dell as the Australian version of Rebecca Black
, who found fame with her song, "Friday
". However, O'Dell failed to move through to the next round of the competition. Both Kelly and O'Dell returned to perform on the live grand final decider show.
Notes
Australian television
Television in Australia began experimentally as early as 1929 in Melbourne with stations 3DB and 3UZ using the Radiovision system by Gilbert Miles and Donal McDonald, and later from other locations, such as Brisbane in 1934....
reality music competition, based on the original UK series
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
, to find new singing talent; the winner of which receives a management contract and a Sony Music Australia recording contract. The 2011 season premiered on the Seven Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
on 29 August 2011 and ended on 22 November 2011. The winner was Reece Mastin
Reece Mastin
Reece Mastin , is an English-born Australian recording artist who won the third season of The X Factor in 2011...
and his debut single "Good Night
Good Night (Reece Mastin song)
"Good Night" is the debut single by Reece Mastin, the 2011 winner of the third season of The X Factor . It was written by Hayley Warner and Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci of production team DNA Songs. The song was released digitally on 22 November 2011, shortly after the show had ended, as the...
" was released after the final. Mastin was mentored throughout by Guy Sebastian
Guy Sebastian
Guy Theodore Sebastian is an Australian pop, R&B, and soul singer-songwriter who was the first winner of Australian Idol in 2003. He is currently a judge on the Australian version of The X Factor. Sebastian has released six top ten platinum/multi platinum albums, including a number-one and...
, who won as mentor for the first time. The season was presented by Luke Jacobz
Luke Jacobz
Luke Jacobz on 14 February 1981, Sydney is an Australian actor and television presenter.-Career:'Jacobz' is a screen name, derived from adding a 'z' to the actor's middle name of Jacob...
. Sebastian and Ronan Keating
Ronan Keating
Ronan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
were the only judges from the previous season who returned, while Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Natalie Bassingthwaighte is an Australian actress, singer-songwriter and television personality. She began her career as an actress on the television series All Saints. She then starred in the American television movie Counterstrike...
and Mel B
Melanie Brown
Melanie Janine "Scary Spice" Brown , often better known as Mel B, is an English pop singer-songwriter, actress, author and television presenter...
joined the judging panel as replacements for former judges, Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Jane Imbruglia is an Australian singer-songwriter, model and actress. In the early 1990s, Imbruglia was known to audiences as Beth Brennan in the popular Australian soap Neighbours. Three years after leaving the programme, Imbruglia launched a singing career with the international hit,...
and Kyle Sandilands
Kyle Sandilands
Kyle Dalton Sandilands is an Australian radio and TV personality. He is currently the host with Jacqueline Henderson, better known as Jackie O, on the weekday morning radio program The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Sydney radio station 2Day FM, The Kyle and Jackie O Hour of Power which airs on...
.
The competition is split into several stages: auditions, bootcamp, home visits and live shows. Auditions in front of the show's producers took place throughout March and April 2011. The successful 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 during May and June. After the auditions was bootcamp, where successful acts were split into four categories: Under 25 Boys (male soloists aged 14 to 24), Under 25 Girls (female soloists aged 14 to 24), Over-25s (soloists aged 25 and over) and Groups. Each judge was given a category to mentor and had to decide on their twelve acts after day two, and their six acts after day three. Special guest judges, including Wynter Gordon
Wynter Gordon
Diana "Wynter" Gordon is an American pop/dance singer-songwriter. She began as a writer for other artists, later signing with Atlantic Records where she began working on an album while continuing to write songs for other acts and providing vocals on songs...
, Stephen Belafonte, Darren Hayes
Darren Hayes
Darren Stanley Hayes is a UK-based Australian singer-songwriter. Hayes was the front man and singer of the pop duo Savage Garden, whose 1997 album Savage Garden peaked at No. 1 in Australia, No. 2 in United Kingdom and No. 3 in United States...
and The Veronicas
The Veronicas
The Veronicas are an Australian electrorock, pop-punk and rock band. Twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso formed the band in 1999 in Brisbane. They have their own line of clothing which was released in 2007....
, were brought in to help the judges decide their acts. Following bootcamp, was the home visits stage, where each of the judges reduced their six acts to three, with help from more guest judges, including Beyoncé, Melanie C
Melanie Chisholm
Melanie Jayne Chisholm is an English singer-songwriter, actress and businesswoman professionally known simply as Melanie C . She is best known as one of the five members of the girl group Spice Girls, in which she was nicknamed "Sporty Spice"...
, Jason Derülo
Jason Derulo
Jason Joel Desrouleaux , better known by his stage name Jason Derülo, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records, co-founder of the label Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper...
, Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland that formed in 1996. Since 1998, the band's constant members have been lead vocalist Joel Madden, lead guitarist and back-up vocalist Benji Madden, bass guitarist Paul Thomas and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Billy Martin...
and Leona Lewis
Leona Lewis
Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer and songwriter. Lewis first came to prominence in 2006 when she won the third series of the British television series The X Factor....
. The live shows began on 19 September 2011.
This season had sparked controversy, including Mel B's aim towards the other judges, labeling them dishonest and boring. Controversy also occurred between Sebastian and contestant Mitchell Callaway; Sebastian took aim Callaway's attitude to the competition following his performance on the third live performance show. There were also claims of a clash between Callaway and contestant Declan Sykes. The grand final decider was watched by 1.99 million people, making it the highest rated television episode of the season.
Judges
On 16 March 2011, judge Kyle SandilandsKyle Sandilands
Kyle Dalton Sandilands is an Australian radio and TV personality. He is currently the host with Jacqueline Henderson, better known as Jackie O, on the weekday morning radio program The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Sydney radio station 2Day FM, The Kyle and Jackie O Hour of Power which airs on...
announced on his breakfast radio show, Kyle & Jackie O, that he would not be returning to the judging panel for the 2011 season. Of his decision, Sandilands said, "Not because I didn't like it. I thought the show was great and it was great fun to do but it's just too hectic, it's too much work. So, I've told Channel Seven, no." Following the announcement, it was rumoured that radio hosts, Merrick Watts
Merrick Watts
Merrick Watts is a Australian comedian, radio host and television presenter. He is best known for performing stand-up comedy and radio works as part of the comedy duo Merrick and Rosso with Tim Ross....
and Jackie O
Jackie O (radio host)
Jacqueline Ellen Marie Henderson, better known as Jackie O, is an Australian commercial radio host, actress and television presenter. She is best-known nationally for presenting The Hot Hits, the Hot 30 Countdown, Take 40 Australia and the Kyle & Jackie O on 2Day FM with Kyle Sandilands and for...
, and Australian singer Delta Goodrem
Delta Goodrem
Delta Lea Goodrem is an Australian singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress. Signed to Sony at the age of 15, Goodrem rose to prominence in 2002, starring in the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Nina Tucker. Goodrem has achieved eight number-one singles and three number-one albums in her home...
, were possible considerations to replace Sandilands. Others who were also rumoured to be replacing Sandilands, included Mel B
Melanie Brown
Melanie Janine "Scary Spice" Brown , often better known as Mel B, is an English pop singer-songwriter, actress, author and television presenter...
, Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Natalie Bassingthwaighte is an Australian actress, singer-songwriter and television personality. She began her career as an actress on the television series All Saints. She then starred in the American television movie Counterstrike...
, George Michael
George Michael
George Michael is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley...
and Brian McFadden
Brian McFadden
Brian Nicholas McFadden , is an Irish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the Irish boyband Westlife...
.
On 31 March 2011, it was announced that Bassingthwaighte would join the judging panel as a replacement for judge Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Jane Imbruglia is an Australian singer-songwriter, model and actress. In the early 1990s, Imbruglia was known to audiences as Beth Brennan in the popular Australian soap Neighbours. Three years after leaving the programme, Imbruglia launched a singing career with the international hit,...
. When speaking of her role as a judge, Bassingthwaighte said she will focus on bringing an honest critique to the show and will guide "the artists through the competition." In late April 2011, it was confirmed that Mel B would be Sandilands' replacement as a judge. Mel B said, "[The contestants] are either going to love me or hate me but it's going to be a fun ride. I'm really easy to get on with and I'm a hard worker. I'm firm but nice." Guy Sebastian
Guy Sebastian
Guy Theodore Sebastian is an Australian pop, R&B, and soul singer-songwriter who was the first winner of Australian Idol in 2003. He is currently a judge on the Australian version of The X Factor. Sebastian has released six top ten platinum/multi platinum albums, including a number-one and...
and Ronan Keating
Ronan Keating
Ronan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
were the only judges from the 2010 season who returned.
Auditions
In season 2011, the minimum age for contestants to audition was changed to 14 years-old, having originally been 16 years-old. Auditions in front of the show's producers began in March 2011 in five cities: PerthPerth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
(Parmelia Hilton, 27 March), Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
(AAMI Stadium, 29 March), Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
(Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre located on the Gold Coast Highway in Broadbeach, Gold Coast was opened on 29 June 2004 at a cost of $167 million and is linked by a covered walkway to Conrad Jupiters...
, 2–3 April), Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
(Australian Technology Park
Australian Technology Park
The Australian Technology Park is a business and technology centre in Eveleigh, an inner-city suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia...
, 8–10 April) and Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
(Moonee Valley Racecourse
Moonee Valley Racecourse
Moonee Valley Racecourse is a horse-racing track in Melbourne, Australia which hosts races for Thoroughbreds. Located six kilometers from the Melbourne CBD, it is the home of the Moonee Valley Racing Club...
, 15–17 April). The successful 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 held in three cities: Brisbane (Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Brisbane Entertainment Centre
The Brisbane Entertainment Centre is a centre, located in Boondall, a Brisbane City suburb, in Queensland, Australia.The arena has an assortment of seating plans, which facilitate the comfort of its users, subject to performance. Specific seating plans usually are allocated, depending on the...
, 21–22 May), Melbourne (Hisense Arena, 27–29 May), and Sydney (Sydney Entertainment Centre
Sydney Entertainment Centre
The Sydney Entertainment Centre is a multi-purpose venue, located in Haymarket, Sydney, Australia. It opened in May 1983, to replace Sydney Stadium, which had been demolished to make way for a new railway. The centre is currently owned by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, which administers...
, 2–3 June).
Bootcamp
The bootcamp stage was held in Sydney and was first broadcast on 7 September 2011. On the first day of bootcamp, each judge was given a category to mentor and were joined by a celebrity guest judge to help them decide their top twelve acts. Sebastian was assisted by Wynter GordonWynter Gordon
Diana "Wynter" Gordon is an American pop/dance singer-songwriter. She began as a writer for other artists, later signing with Atlantic Records where she began working on an album while continuing to write songs for other acts and providing vocals on songs...
and was given the Under 25 Boys, Keating was assisted by The Veronicas
The Veronicas
The Veronicas are an Australian electrorock, pop-punk and rock band. Twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso formed the band in 1999 in Brisbane. They have their own line of clothing which was released in 2007....
and had the Groups, Bassingthwaighte teamed up with Darren Hayes
Darren Hayes
Darren Stanley Hayes is a UK-based Australian singer-songwriter. Hayes was the front man and singer of the pop duo Savage Garden, whose 1997 album Savage Garden peaked at No. 1 in Australia, No. 2 in United Kingdom and No. 3 in United States...
and was assigned the Over-25s, and Mel B was assisted by her husband Stephen Belafonte and was given the Under 25 Girls. On the second day, the Under 25 Boys each had to sing a song made famously by a female artist, the Over-25s got styled for a photo shoot and later each had to perform one song, the Under 25 Girls had to perform choreography to either Adele
Adele (singer)
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins , known professionally as Adele, is an English singer-songwriter. She was the first recipient of the Brit Awards Critics' Choice and was named the number-one predicted breakthrough act of 2008 in an annual BBC poll of music critics, Sound of 2008...
's "Rolling in the Deep
Rolling in the Deep
"Rolling in the Deep" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele for her second studio album, 21. The song was written by Paul Epworth and Adele, who described it as a "dark blues-y gospel disco tune". It was first released on 29 November 2010 as the lead single of the album.The song has...
" or Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
's "Born This Way
Born This Way (song)
"Born This Way" is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga, from her second studio album, Born This Way. Written and produced by Gaga, Fernando Garibay, Jeppe Laursen and DJ White Shadow, "Born This Way" was developed while Gaga was on the road with The Monster Ball Tour...
", and the Groups held recording sessions with vocal producer Erana Clark. On the third day of bootcamp, the judges along with their celebrity guest judges, narrowed down the contestants to six each:
- Under 25 Boys – Rob Baron, Trent Bell, Reece Mastin, Johnny Ruffo, Declan Sykes, and Mali Talefenua
- Under 25 Girls – Tyla Bertolli, Sophie Metcalfe (replaced Tara-Lynn Sharrock due to Visa issues), Chantelle Morrell, Jacqui Newland, Christina Parie, and Amy Walton
- Over-25s – Mitchell Callaway, Pamela Cook, Marina Davis, Cleo Howman, Paige Phoenix, and Andrew Wishart
- Groups – Audio Vixen, Femme Da Funk, Hype (previously known as Lazy J & Big Guy), Three Wishez, Up Front, and Young Men Society
Home visits
The final round of the selection process, the home visits (formerly the "judges' houses"), saw the judges reduce their six acts to three. Each judge took their six acts to exclusive locations around the world. Sebastian and his Under 25 Boys travelled to New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, where he was assisted by Beyoncé and her A-Team, Keating and the Groups travelled to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, where they were assisted by Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland that formed in 1996. Since 1998, the band's constant members have been lead vocalist Joel Madden, lead guitarist and back-up vocalist Benji Madden, bass guitarist Paul Thomas and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Billy Martin...
and Leona Lewis
Leona Lewis
Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer and songwriter. Lewis first came to prominence in 2006 when she won the third series of the British television series The X Factor....
, Bassingthwaighte and her Over 25s travelled to Double Island, Queensland
Double Island, Queensland
Double Island is an island close to the Queensland coast, inside the Great Barrier Reef approximately 1.5 km, north east of Palm Cove and about 30 km north of Cairns....
, where she was helped by Jason Derülo
Jason Derulo
Jason Joel Desrouleaux , better known by his stage name Jason Derülo, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records, co-founder of the label Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper...
, and Mel B and her Under 25 Girls visited Hollywood, where they met up with Melanie C
Melanie Chisholm
Melanie Jayne Chisholm is an English singer-songwriter, actress and businesswoman professionally known simply as Melanie C . She is best known as one of the five members of the girl group Spice Girls, in which she was nicknamed "Sporty Spice"...
. After, the judges along with their celebrity guest judges, narrowed down the contestants to three each:
- Under 25 Boys – Reece Mastin, Johnny Ruffo, and Declan Sykes
- Under 25 Girls – Tyla Bertolli, Jacqui Newland, and Christina Parie
- Over-25s – Mitchell Callaway, Cleo Howman, and Andrew Wishart
- Groups – Audio Vixen, Three Wishez, and Young Men Society
Finalists and categories
Key:- – Winner
- – Runner-up
- – Third Place
- – Eliminated
| Category (Mentor) | | Acts | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 25 Boys (Sebastian) | Johnny Ruffo | Reece Mastin Reece Mastin Reece Mastin , is an English-born Australian recording artist who won the third season of The X Factor in 2011... |
Declan Sykes |
| Under 25 Girls (Mel B) | Tyla Bertolli | Jacqui Newland | Christina Parie |
| Over-25s (Bassingthwaighte) | Mitchell Callaway | Cleo Howman | Andrew Wishart |
| Groups (Keating) | Audio Vixen | Three Wishez | Young Men Society |
Under 25 Girls
- Tyla Bertolli: A 19 year-old contestant from Melbourne, who sang Florence and the MachineFlorence and the MachineFlorence and the Machine is the recording name of English musician Florence Welch and a collaboration of other artists who provide music for her voice. Florence and the Machine's sound has been described as a combination of various genres, including rock and soul...
's "Dog Days Are OverDog Days Are Over"Dog Days Are Over" is the second single released by Florence and the Machine from their debut album Lungs. It was originally scheduled for release on November 24, 2008 through Moshi Moshi Records in the UK but was later pushed back for release on December 1, 2008...
" at her audition. At the age of 14, Bertolli did work experience at an independent record label in Melbourne. A year later, she released her first EPExtended playAn EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
titled, A Brilliant Tragedy, which featured songs she wrote herself. Bertolli cites Adele, Beyoncé, Katy PerryKaty PerryKaty Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
and RihannaRihannaRobyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
as her musical influences.
- Jacqui Newland: A 23 year-old contestant from Geelong, VictoriaVictoria (Australia)Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, who sang AC/DCAC/DCAC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
's "Highway to HellHighway to Hell (song)"Highway to Hell" is the opening track of AC/DC's 1979 album Highway to Hell and the twelfth track on AC/DC Live. It was initially released as a single in 1979....
at her audition. Newland is the lead singer of the cover bandCover bandA cover band , is a band that plays mostly or exclusively cover songs. New or unknown bands often find the cover band format marketable for smaller gigs, and these bands may be known as a wedding band, party band and function band. A band whose covers consist mainly of songs that were chart hits is...
, Plum Crazy, who perform gigs one or two nights a week in her hometown. Her biggest inspiration is her late father, Neville, who lost his battle with cancer when she was only 17 years-old. Newland cites Beyoncé, Aretha FranklinAretha FranklinAretha Louise Franklin is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Although known for her soul recordings and referred to as The Queen of Soul, Franklin is also adept at jazz, blues, R&B, gospel music, and rock. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her atop its list of The Greatest Singers of All...
, Mariah CareyMariah CareyMariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
and Christina AguileraChristina AguileraChristina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
as her musical inspirations.
- Christina Parie: A 15 year-old contestant from Castle Hill, New South WalesCastle Hill, New South WalesCastle Hill is a suburb in the north-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Castle Hill is located 31 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, in the Hills District of the Greater Western Sydney region...
, who sang Kelly ClarksonKelly ClarksonKelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
's "I Do Not Hook UpI Do Not Hook Up"I Do Not Hook Up" is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson. It served as the second single from her fourth album All I Ever Wanted. The song, in addition to another track on the album , was recorded by Katy Perry for her unreleased album Katy Perry ."I Do Not Hook Up" was sent to American...
" at her audition. Parie is the lead singer of the five piece band, Losing Sight, who perform regularly at cafes, festivals and venues across Sydney. Aside from singing her own original songs, Parie can also play the pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
. Parie released her first independent EP in early 2011. She cites Avril LavigneAvril LavigneAvril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, but spent most of her youth in the small town of Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more...
, Kelly Clarkson, The CranberriesThe CranberriesThe Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989 under the name The Cranberry Saw Us, later changed by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. The band currently consists of O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler...
and PinkPink (singer)Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
as her musical inspirations.
Under 25 Boys
- Reece Mastin: A 16 year-old contestant who was born in ScunthorpeScunthorpeScunthorpe is a town within North Lincolnshire, England. It is the administrative centre of the North Lincolnshire unitary authority, and had an estimated total resident population of 72,514 in 2010. A predominantly industrial town, Scunthorpe, the United Kingdom's largest steel processing centre,...
, EnglandEnglandEngland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, but moved with his family to Greenwith, South AustraliaGreenwith, South AustraliaGreenwith is an outer-north-eastern suburb of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, and is within the City of Tea Tree Gully local government area. It is adjacent to Golden Grove and Salisbury Heights...
six years ago. Mastin sang RoosterRooster (band)Rooster were an English indie rock band that formed in London in 2002. Comprising singer-songwriter Nick Atkinson, guitarist and songwriter Luke Potashnick, backing guitarist and vocalist Ben Smyth, bassist Nick Howell and drummer Dave Neale, the band released two studio albums and five UK top-40...
's "Come Get SomeCome Get Some"Come Get Some" is a song by English indie rock band Rooster, featured on their 2005 debut self-titled album. Written by vocalist Nick Atkinson and producers Charlie Grant and Peter Woodroffe, the song was released as the lead single from the album on 11 October 2004, reaching number seven on the...
" at his audition. He cites Steven TylerSteven TylerSteven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman and lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, and occasional piano and percussion. He is known as the "Demon of Screamin'", due to his high screams...
as his idol, and can also play the guitar, drums, bass and piano. Mastin has already recorded his own EP and played in several bands.
- Johnny Ruffo: A 23 year-old contestant from Balcatta, Western AustraliaBalcatta, Western AustraliaBalcatta is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Stirling. It is a primarily middle-class suburb made up of mainly Italian Catholic, Greek and Macedonian Orthodox families, as well as many families from other European Orthodox religions. It is also one of...
, who sang Jay Sean's "Do You RememberDo You Remember (Jay Sean song)"Do You Remember" is the second single by British R&B artist Jay Sean from his American-debut album, All or Nothing. The song features Jamaican dancehall musician Sean Paul and American crunk rapper Lil Jon. The song was produced by J remy and Bobby Bass....
" at his audition. Before auditioning for the show, Ruffo worked as a concreter and performed around Perth with electro-pop band, Supanova. He cites UsherUsher (entertainer)Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
, Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
, Justin TimberlakeJustin TimberlakeJustin Randall Timberlake is an American pop musician and actor. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez...
, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga as his musical inspirations.
- Declan Sykes: A 15 year-old contestant from Fitzroy, VictoriaFitzroy, VictoriaFitzroy is an inner city suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Yarra. Its borders are Alexandra Parade , Victoria Parade , Smith Street and Nicholson Street. Fitzroy is Melbourne's...
, who sang RadioheadRadioheadRadiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992...
's "High and DryHigh and Dry"High and Dry" is a song by the English alternative rock band Radiohead, and was the first single released from their second album, The Bends . It was as a double A-side with album opener "Planet Telex"...
" at his audition. At the age of 5, Sykes was diagnosed with Asperger'sAsperger syndromeAsperger's syndrome that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development...
. Sykes has already been to twelve schools as he has been the target of bullies. He cites MuseMuse (band)Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of school friends Matthew Bellamy , Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard...
, Panic! at the DiscoPanic! at the DiscoPanic! at the Disco is an American alternative rock duo, formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2005. Since its split, the band's line-up includes Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith . Former members Ryan Ross and Jon Walker left the group in 2009...
and Jeff BuckleyJeff BuckleyJeffrey Scott "Jeff" Buckley , raised as Scotty Moorhead, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was the son of Tim Buckley, also a musician...
as his musical inspirations.
Over-25s
- Mitchell Callaway: A 25 year-old contestant from Bowraville, New South WalesBowraville, New South WalesBowraville is a small town in the Mid North Coast hinterland of New South Wales, Australia in Nambucca Shire.The town invites some tourists with such things as a folk museum, a war museum, a historic theatre, and other historic features. It also invites new residents with its scenic beauty and...
, who sang Keith UrbanKeith UrbanKeith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age...
's "Tonight I Wanna CryTonight I Wanna Cry"Tonight I Wanna Cry" is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released in November 2005 as the last official single off Urban's Be Here album. It peaked at number 2 on the U.S...
" at his audition. Callaway chose to pursue a career in music after a near-death experience occurred in July 2010, when he broke his neck during a Rugby LeagueRugby leagueRugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
match. He cites Garth BrooksGarth BrooksTroyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
, Rascall Flatts and Alan JacksonAlan JacksonAlan Eugene Jackson is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, 2 Holiday albums, 1 Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista...
as his musical inspirations.
- Cleo Howman: A 25 year-old contestant from Gold Coast, QueenslandGold Coast, QueenslandGold Coast is a coastal city of Australia located in South East Queensland, 94km south of the state capital Brisbane. With a population approximately 540,000 in 2010, it is the second most populous city in the state, the sixth most populous city in the country, and also the most populous...
, who sang Florence and the Machine's version of "You've Got the Love" at her audition. After studying a Bachelor of Music at the Griffith Conservatorium, Howman self-funded her own album, Diamonds And Rubies, in 2008. She regularly performs in coffee bars, restaurants, at weddings and corporate events. Before auditioning for the show, Howman worked in retail. She cites Megan WashingtonMegan Washington-Studio albums:-Extended plays:-Singles:-External links:* *...
, SiaSia FurlerSia Kate Isobelle Furler or simply Sia, is an Australian pop, downtempo, and jazz singer and songwriter. In 2000, her single, "Taken for Granted" was a top 10 hit in the United Kingdom. Her 2008 album, Some People Have Real Problems peaked in the top 30 on the Billboard 200...
, Clare BowditchClare BowditchClare Bowditch is an Australian musician from Melbourne, Victoria. She released her fourth album Modern Day Addiction via Island Records on 13 August 2010. It became both 3RRR Album of the Week and ABC Radio National's Album of the Week. MDA is the first of Bowditch's album's to enter the Top Ten...
, JewellJewell (singer)Jewell is a female R&B singer who was signed to Death Row Records from 1992-1996. She was working part-time - though still unsigned - for IV Life Records. She had a video and charting hit "Woman to Woman", that reached 72nd on the Billboard Hot 100...
and DidoDido (singer)Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong , known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter.Dido shot to worldwide success with her debut album, No Angel...
as her musical inspirations.
- Andrew Wishart: A 40 year-old contestant from Seaford, VictoriaSeaford, VictoriaSeaford is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 36 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Frankston...
, who sang Adele's "Someone Like YouSomeone Like YouSomeone Like You may refer to:In film and theater:*Someone Like You , a 2001 film*Someone Like You , a West End musical*Unnaipol Oruvan, an Indian film directed by Chakri Toleti...
" at his audition. Wishart was inspired to audition for the show by his four children, who also suggested he should sing that song in his audition. Before auditioning for The X Factor, he worked as a sales manager for the hot nut vending machine company, Cupa Nutz. Wishart cites U2U2U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
, John FarnhamJohn FarnhamJohn Peter Farnham, AO, formerly billed as Johnny Farnham , is an English-born Australian pop singer. He was a teen pop idol from 1964 to 1979, and has since forged a career as an adult contemporary singer. His career has mostly been as a solo artist although he briefly replaced Glenn Shorrock as...
, Dire StraitsDire StraitsDire Straits were a British rock band active from 1977 to 1995, composed of Mark Knopfler , his younger brother David Knopfler , John Illsley , and Pick Withers .Dire Straits' sound drew from a variety of musical influences, including jazz, folk, blues, and came closest...
, QueenQueen (band)Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
and Robbie WilliamsRobbie WilliamsRobert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
as his musical inspirations.
Groups
- Audio Vixen: A Sydney-based group made up of siblings, Maria (aged 28), Christina (aged 25) and Ross (aged 19). Audio Vixen sang TotoToto (band)Toto is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977. The group currently consists of Joseph Williams , David Paich , Steve Porcaro , Steve Lukather , Mike Porcaro , and Simon Phillips . Toto is known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard...
's "Hold the LineHold the LineHold the Line is a song written by David Paich and recorded by the American rock group Toto. The song was the band's first single, and was featured on their debut eponymous album...
" in their audition. Maria and Christina first performed as a duo, and Ross later joined them five years ago. Together they've recorded an EP and performed across Australia and the United States. Aside from music, Maria runs her own graphic design business, Christina is an office manager and Ross is studying to become a music teacher. Audio Vixen cite Bon JoviBon JoviBon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
, Fleetwood MacFleetwood MacFleetwood Mac are a British–American rock band formed in 1967 in London.The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood...
, The Eagles, The BeatlesThe BeatlesThe Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
, Rob Thomas, JetJet (band)Jet are an Australian rock band formed in 2001 while attending St Bede's College Mentone in Melbourne, . The band consists of lead guitarist Cameron Muncey, bassist Mark Wilson, and brothers Nic and Chris Cester on vocals/rhythm guitar and drums respectively...
, John MayerJohn MayerJohn Clayton Mayer is an American pop rock and blues rock musician, singer-songwriter, recording artist, and music producer. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and raised in Fairfield, Connecticut, he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. He moved to Atlanta in 1997, where he refined his...
, Lady AntebellumLady AntebellumLady Antebellum is an American country pop music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2006. The trio is composed of Charles Kelley , Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott .The group made its debut in 2007 as guest vocalists on Jim Brickman's single "Never Alone", before signing to Capitol...
, ColdplayColdplayColdplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
, Led ZeppelinLed ZeppelinLed Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
, The Black CrowesThe Black CrowesThe Black Crowes are an American rock band formed in 1989. Their discography includes nine studio albums, four live albums and several charting singles. The band was signed to Def American Recordings in 1989 by producer George Drakoulias and released their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker, the...
, The Faces, Thirsty MercThirsty MercThirsty Merc are an Australian pop rock band formed in 2002 in Sydney, Australia. The band consists of Rai Thistlethwayte , Phil Stack , Karl Robertson , and Matt Smith ....
, HeartHeart (band)Heart is an American rock band who first found success in Canada. Throughout several lineup changes, the only two members remaining constant are sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. The group rose to fame in the 1970s with their music being influenced by hard rock as well as folk music...
, AerosmithAerosmithAerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
and The Bee Gees as their musical inspirations.
- Three Wishez: A group made up of Frederico (aged 18), Sophie (aged 21) and Joseph (aged 23), who sang EminemEminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
and Rihanna's "Love the Way You LieLove the Way You Lie"Love the Way You Lie" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his seventh studio album, Recovery . It was released as the album's second single on August 9, 2010, by Interscope-Geffen-A&M. The song features vocals by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna. According to her, its theme...
" in their audition. They are all students at the Australian Institute of MusicAustralian Institute of MusicThe Australian Institute of Music is a private not-for-profit institution originally founded in 1968 by Dr Peter Calvo, and then known as the Sydney Guitar School...
in Sydney, and were formed as a group one year ago. Three Wishez cite The Black Eyed PeasThe Black Eyed PeasThe Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
, Jessie JJessie JJessica Ellen Cornish , better known by her stage name Jessie J, is an English recording artist currently signed to Island Records. She began her career as a songwriter for artists including Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus. Her debut single, "Do It Like a Dude", was released in November 2010 and peaked...
, Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown, John LegendJohn LegendJohn Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
, Ne-YoNe-YoShaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario...
and Mario as their musical inspirations.
- Young Men Society: A group which consists of Andi (aged 23), Josh (aged 22) and Nathan (aged 26), who sang Mike Posner's "Cooler Than MeCooler Than Me"Cooler Than Me" is a song by American recording artist Mike Posner. Since its release it has peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay in its July 31, 2010 issue. The instrumental was produced by Gigamesh. Another version, labeled...
" in their audition. Andi and Josh first met at church when they were 15 years-old, and later they joined forces with Nathan after meeting him at their hip hop dance class. Young Men Society cite Michael Jackson, Chris Brown, Brian McKnightBrian McKnightBrian McKnight is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and R&B/Pop musician. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays nine instruments: piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet....
, JodeciJodeciJodeci is an American band, whose repertoire includes R&B, soul music, and new jack swing. The group consists of two pairs of brothers from Hampton, Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina: Cedric & Joel Hailey and Donald & Dalvin DeGrate, all respectively known by their stage names: K-Ci & Jojo,...
, Robin ThickeRobin ThickeRobin Charles Thicke is an Award-winning American R&B singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and actor. Thicke's albums, which he previously released under the moniker Thicke, are noted for their feature of a predominantly R&B sound. Robin Thicke has penned hits for popular artists such as...
, FiveFive (band)Five were an English boyband put together in 1997 by the same team that managed the Spice Girls before they launched their career. The five members were Scott Robinson, Ritchie Neville, J Brown, Abs Breen and Sean Conlon. Signed by Simon Cowell, they were a manufactured band and held several...
and 'N Sync'N SyncN Sync was an American boy band formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995 and launched in Germany by BMG Ariola Munich, *NSYNC consisted of JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick...
as their musical inspirations.
Results summary
Contestants' colour key:| – Mentored by Sebastian (Under 25 Boys – aged 14 to 24) |
| – Mentored by Mel B (Under 25 Girls – aged 14 to 24) |
| – Mentored by Bassingthwaighte (Over-25s) |
| – Mentored by Keating (Groups) |
| – Contestant announced as safe (no particular order) |
| – Contestant in the bottom two and had to perform in the final showdown |
| – Contestant received the fewest public votes and was immediately eliminated (no final showdown) |
| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Week 9 | Week 10 | |||
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| Reece Mastin | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom two | Safe | Safe | Winner | ||
| Andrew Wishart | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Runner-Up | ||
| Johnny Ruffo | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom two | Safe | Bottom two | Safe | Safe | Safe | Third place | ||
| Three Wishez | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom two | Bottom two | Eliminated (Week 9) |
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| Declan Sykes | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom two | Safe | Safe | Bottom two | Eliminated (Week 8) |
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| Christina Parie | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom two | Eliminated (Week 7) |
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| Mitchell Callaway | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom two | Eliminated (Week 6) |
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| Young Men Society | Safe | Safe | Bottom two | Safe | Bottom two | Eliminated (Week 5) |
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| Audio Vixen | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom two | Eliminated (Week 4) |
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| Jacqui Newland | Bottom two | Bottom two | Bottom two | Eliminated (Week 3) |
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| Tyla Bertolli | Safe | Bottom two | Eliminated (Week 2) |
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| Cleo Howman | Bottom two | Eliminated (Week 1) |
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| Final showdown | Cleo Howman, | Tyla Bertolli, | Jacqui Newland, | Johnny Ruffo, | Young Men Society, | Mitchell Callaway, | Christina Parie, | Declan Sykes, | No bottom two/judges' vote; public votes alone decide who is eliminated. | |||
| Jacqui Newland | Jacqui Newland | Young Men Society | Audio Vixen | Declan Sykes | Johnny Ruffo | Reece Mastin | Three Wishez | |||||
| Sebastian's vote to eliminate | Cleo Howman | Tyla Bertolli | Jacqui Newland | Audio Vixen | Young Men Society | Mitchell Callaway | Christina Parie | Three Wishez | ||||
| Mel B's vote to eliminate | Cleo Howman | Tyla Bertolli | Young Men Society | Audio Vixen | Declan Sykes | Mitchell Callaway | Reece Mastin | Declan Sykes | ||||
| Bassingthwaighte's vote to eliminate | Jacqui Newland | Tyla Bertolli | Jacqui Newland | Johnny Ruffo | Young Men Society | Johnny Ruffo | Christina Parie | Declan Sykes | ||||
| Keating's vote to eliminate | Cleo Howman | Jacqui Newland | Jacqui Newland | Johnny Ruffo | Declan Sykes | Johnny Ruffo | Christina Parie | Declan Sykes | ||||
| Eliminated | Cleo Howman 3 of 4 votes Majority |
Tyla Bertolli 3 of 4 votes Majority |
Jacqui Newland 3 of 4 votes Majority |
Audio Vixen 2 of 4 votes Deadlock |
Young Men Society 2 of 4 votes Deadlock |
Mitchell Callaway 2 of 4 votes Deadlock |
Christina Parie 3 of 4 votes Majority |
Declan Sykes 3 of 4 votes Majority |
Three Wishez | Johnny Ruffo | ||
Week 1 (19/20 September)
- Theme: Judges' Choice
- Celebrity performers: Bryan AdamsBryan AdamsBryan Adams, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer. Adams has won dozens of awards and nominations, including 20 Juno Awards among 56 nominations. He has also received 15 Grammy Award nominations including a win for Best Song Written...
("When You're Gone") and Jack VidgenJack VidgenJack Vidgen is an Australian singer, best known for winning the fifth season of Australia's Got Talent. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. His debut single, "Yes I Am", was released for digital download on 3 August 2011...
(Medley: "Who's Lovin' YouWho's Lovin' You"Who's Lovin' You" is a Motown soul song, written in 1960 by William "Smokey" Robinson. The song has been recorded by many different artists including The Miracles, who recorded the 1960 original version, The Temptations, The Supremes, Terence Trent-D'arby, Brenda and The Tabulations, John Farnham,...
"/"Think") - Group performance: "Raise Your GlassRaise Your Glass"Raise Your Glass" is a song by American recording artist and songwriter Pink, released as the lead single of her first compilation album, Greatest Hits... So Far!!!...
"
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reece Mastin | 1 | "Closer to the Edge Closer to the Edge -Charts and certifications:"Closer to the Edge" debuted on the UK Singles Chart on July 11, 2010, at number 90 before climbing to number 82 the following week. On July 18, 2010, the single rose a further four places to number 78... " |
Safe |
| Three Wishez | 2 | "Telephone Telephone (song) "Telephone" is a song written and performed by Lady Gaga. It was released from her third extended play and second major release The Fame Monster . The song, featuring American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, was written by Gaga and Rodney Jerkins... " |
Safe |
| Andrew Wishart | 3 | "The Man Who Can't Be Moved The Man Who Can't Be Moved "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" is the second single from Irish band The Script from their album The Script. The song was released on July 25, 2008. The song has been used heavily for the CBS show Ghost Whisperer during its fourth season. This song served as their radio promotional single in the... " |
Safe |
| Christina Parie | 4 | "Since U Been Gone Since U Been Gone "Since U Been Gone" is a song written and produced by Max Martin and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald for American singer Kelly Clarkson. The song was released as the second single from her second album, Breakaway in the US and Australia and was released as the first single in Europe... " |
Safe |
| Mitchell Callaway | 5 | "Only Girl (In the World) Only Girl (In the World) "Only Girl " is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna from her fifth studio album, Loud . The song was released as the album's lead single on September 10, 2010 through Def Jam. It was written by Crystal Johnson, Norwegian production duo Stargate and Sandy Vee, and produced by Stargate and Vee... " |
Safe |
| Johnny Ruffo | 6 | "Moves Like Jagger Moves Like Jagger "Moves Like Jagger" was written and produced by, Benjamin Levin and Shellback, while additional writing was done by Adam Levine and Ammar Malik. When asked about the song, Levine said, "It was one of those songs that was definitely a risk; it's a bold statement. We've never really released a song... " |
Safe |
| Audio Vixen | 7 | "Viva la Vida" | Safe |
| Jacqui Newland | 8 | "Love Story Love Story (Taylor Swift song) "Love Story" is a country pop song performed by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was written by Swift and produced by Nathan Chapman, alongside Swift. It was released on September 12, 2008 by Big Machine Records, as the lead single from Swift's second studio album Fearless... " |
Bottom two |
| Declan Sykes | 9 | "Uprising Uprising (song) "Uprising" is a song by English rock band Muse, featured on their fifth studio album The Resistance. Written by lead vocalist and guitarist Matthew Bellamy, the song was released as the lead single from the album on 7 September 2009... " |
Safe |
| Cleo Howman | 10 | "Jar of Hearts Jar of Hearts "Jar of Hearts" is the debut single by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri. The song was released onto iTunes July 27, 2010, a week after its debut on So You Think You Can Dance... " |
Bottom two |
| Young Men Society | 11 | "The Lazy Song The Lazy Song "The Lazy Song" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. It was released as the third single from the album on February 15, 2011. Mars wrote the song with K'naan and his production team The Smeezingtons, who also produced the track.... "/"Price Tag Price Tag "Price Tag" is a song by English singer-songwriter Jessie J, featuring American rapper B.o.B. It was released on 28 January 2011 in the United Kingdom as the second single from Jessie J's debut studio album, Who You Are. "Price Tag" was written by Jessie J, Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly and B.o.B, and it... " |
Safe |
| Tyla Bertolli | 12 | "Set Fire to the Rain Set Fire to the Rain "Set Fire to the Rain" is a song by English singer-songwriter Adele from her second studio album 21. Written by Adele and Fraser T. Smith and produced by Smith, the power ballad was released as the second single from the album in Europe. It was released as the third single in the United Kingdom on... " |
Safe |
| Final showdown details | |||
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
| Cleo Howman | 1 | "Chasing Pavements Chasing Pavements "Chasing Pavements" is the second single from soul singer Adele. Adele performed the song on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross on 7 December 2007.... " |
Eliminated |
| Jacqui Newland | 2 | "Heavy Cross Heavy Cross "Heavy Cross" is the first single taken from Music for Men, the fourth studio album by Gossip and was released on April 28, 2009 in the U.S. Beth Ditto explained to the NME that the song is "about recreation and my friends, who I feel like are the ultimate creative re-creators." The single was... " |
Safe |
Judges' vote to eliminate
- Sebastian: Cleo Howman – based on the final showdown performance
- Mel B: Cleo Howman – backed her own act, Jacqui Newland
- Bassingthwaighte: Jacqui Newland – backed her own act, Cleo Howman
- Keating: Cleo Howman – was impressed by Newland's passion during the final showdown
Notes
- On the live performance show, the judges opened the show to perform their own hits together. Sebastian performed first on the piano, singing "Who's That GirlWho's That Girl (Guy Sebastian song)"Who's That Girl" is a song performed by Australian singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian. The single features American rapper Eve. It was written by Sebastian, with Eve writing and performing the rap, and Sebastian co-produced the song with Andre Harris. Released as a digital download on November 5,...
", followed by Bassingthwaighte's "Someday SoonSomeday Soon (Natalie Bassingthwaighte song)"Someday Soon" is the second single by Natalie Bassingthwaighte, taken from her debut album 1000 Stars. It was added to radio on 15 December 2008...
". Keating then sang "Lovin' Each DayLovin' Each Day"Lovin' Each Day" is the fourth and final single released from Boyzone frontman Ronan Keating's debut solo album, Ronan. The song was written by Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowels. The song was only included on the re-release of the album, before appearing on Keating's second album, Destination.The...
" and Mel B took the stage last to perform Spice Girl's "Who Do You Think You AreWho Do You Think You Are"Who Do You Think You Are" is a dance-pop song performed by British pop group Spice Girls. It was written by the group members with Paul Wilson and Andy Watkins,—also known as Absolute—for the group's debut album Spice, released in November 1996. The song is heavily influenced by early 1990s...
".
Week 2 (27/28 September)
- Theme: Party Anthems
- Celebrity performers: Kelly ClarksonKelly ClarksonKelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
("Mr. Know It AllMr. Know It All"Mr. Know It All" is a song by American singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson. The break-up themed song was written by Brian Kennedy, Ester Dean, Brett James, and Dante Jones. It was described as the most different among the singles released by Clarkson...
") and Sneaky Sound SystemSneaky Sound SystemSneaky Sound System are a Sydney-based Australian dance music group consisting of guitarist and producer Black Angus and vocalist Connie Mitchell.-Early Years:...
("Big") - Group performance: "Party Rock AnthemParty Rock Anthem"Party Rock Anthem" is a song performed by American electro recording duo LMFAO , featuring English singer Lauren Bennett and GoonRock. It was released as the first single from their second album Sorry for Party Rocking in 2011. It interpolates lyrics from Rick Ross' song "Hustlin"...
" with LMFAOLMFAO (group)LMFAO is an American electro pop duo consisting of rappers, producers, dancers, and DJs Redfoo and SkyBlu . The group formed in 2006 in Los Angeles, California. Redfoo is SkyBlu's uncle. Redfoo is also the son of music mogul Berry Gordy, SkyBlu a grandson...
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Vixen | 1 | "Valerie Valerie (The Zutons song) "Valerie" is a song by the English indie rock band The Zutons from the band's second studio album, Tired of Hanging Around . Released as the album's second single on 19 June 2006 in the United Kingdom, along with their previous single "Why Won't You Give Me Your Love?", it gave The Zutons their... " |
Safe |
| Declan Sykes | 2 | "I Write Sins Not Tragedies I Write Sins Not Tragedies "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" is a song by American rock band Panic! at the Disco, and is the lead single from their debut studio album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out . It was released on April 27, 2006 on both compact disc and 7 inch vinyl. The song was written by guitarist Ryan Ross. The song... " |
Safe |
| Mitchell Callaway | 3 | "All Summer Long All Summer Long (Kid Rock song) "All Summer Long" is the title of a song recorded by Kid Rock. It was released in 2008 as the third single from his ninth studio album Rock n Roll Jesus. The song contains musical and lyrical references to several hit songs of the 1970s, including Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London", and Lynyrd... " |
Safe |
| Jacqui Newland | 4 | "Heaven Is a Place on Earth Heaven is a Place on Earth "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" is the title of a song recorded by Belinda Carlisle, the lead singer of The Go-Go's. Written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, and interpolating the aria "Schlafe, mein Liebster, genieße der Ruh'" from Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio, it hit number one on the... " |
Bottom two |
| Young Men Society | 5 | "You Shook Me All Night Long You Shook Me All Night Long "You Shook Me All Night Long" is one of AC/DC's signature songs from their most successful album, Back in Black. The song also reappeared on their later album Who Made Who. It is one of the band's top 40 singles, reaching number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in 1980... " |
Safe |
| Tyla Bertolli | 6 | "The Edge of Glory The Edge of Glory "The Edge of Glory" is a song by American recording artist and songwriter Lady Gaga, from her second studio album Born This Way . The song was released digitally on May 9, 2011, and was added to the United States mainstream radio playlists on May 17, 2011... " |
Bottom two |
| Reece Mastin | 7 | "I Kissed a Girl" | Safe |
| Andrew Wishart | 8 | "I Want to Break Free I Want to Break Free "I Want to Break Free" is a song by the British rock band Queen, which was written by its bassist John Deacon. The song was featured on the Queen's 1984 album The Works and distributed as a single on 7-inch and 12-inch vinyl records and 3-inch and 5-inch CDs. The song had three versions: album,... " |
Safe |
| Three Wishez | 9 | "Don't Stop the Music Don't Stop the Music (Rihanna song) "Don't Stop the Music" is a dance-pop song performed by Barbadian R&B singer Rihanna from her third studio album, Good Girl Gone Bad. It was the third single from the album in most of Europe, the second single in Germany and Spain and the fourth single in the rest of the world... "/"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" is a song by American songwriter and recording artist Michael Jackson. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was released on May 8, 1983, by Epic Records as the fourth single from Jackson's sixth studio album Thriller in 1982. It is the first song on Thriller... " |
Safe |
| Johnny Ruffo | 10 | "Down Down (Jay Sean song) "Down" is an R&B-electropop song by British artist Jay Sean. The song was released in North America as his debut single from his first album there, All or Nothing. In other markets, including the UK, the song serves as Jay Sean's lead single from his third studio album. The single features American... " |
Safe |
| Christina Parie | 11 | "Girls Just Want to Have Fun Girls Just Want to Have Fun Girls Just Want to Have Fun may refer to:In music:* "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", the first major single released by singer Cyndi Lauper on She's So UnusualIn film:... " |
Safe |
| Final showdown details | |||
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
| Jacqui Newland | 1 | "Respect Respect (song) "Respect" is a song written and originally released by Stax recording artist Otis Redding in 1965. "Respect" became a 1967 hit and signature song for R&B singer Aretha Franklin. The music in the two versions is significantly different, and through a few minor changes in the lyrics, the stories told... " |
Safe |
| Tyla Bertolli | 2 | "Fighter Fighter (song) "Fighter" is a song recorded by American recording artist Christina Aguilera. The song was written by Aguilera and Scott Storch, and produced by Storch for Aguilera's fourth studio album, Stripped. The song was released on June 3, 2003 as the third single. The song peaked at number twenty on the... " |
Eliminated |
Judges' vote to eliminate
- Sebastian: Tyla Bertolli – said he went for his guts
- Bassingthwaighte: Tyla Bertolli – based on the final showdown performance
- Keating: Jacqui Newland – gave no reason
- Mel B: Tyla Bertolli – reasoning that Newland was better at controlling her nerves
Notes
- This week's shows were aired on Tuesday and Wednesday nights due to the Seven Network televising the 2011 Brownlow Medal2011 Brownlow MedalThe Brownlow Medal is the most prestigious individual award in Australian rules football. The award was presented on Monday, 26 September, in the week before the 2011 AFL Grand Final.-Leading votegetters:...
. - The songs that the contestants sang in the live performance show were chosen by the Australian public.
Week 3 (3/4 October)
- Theme: Rock
- Mentor: Alice CooperAlice CooperAlice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades...
- Celebrity performers: Natalie Bassingthwaighte ("All We Have") and Simple PlanSimple PlanSimple Plan is a Canadian pop punk band from Montréal, Québec. The band has had no line up changes since its inception in 1999. Members are Pierre Bouvier , Jeff Stinco , Sébastien Lefebvre , David Desrosiers and Chuck Comeau...
("Can't Keep My Hands Off YouCan't Keep My Hands Off You"Can't Keep My Hands Off You" is a promotional single from Simple Plan's fourth studio album Get Your Heart On!. The song features Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo as a guest vocalist, and was released as a radio single on March 31, 2011, and an iTunes single on April 19, 2011. A music video was...
") - Group performance: "Live and Let DieLive and Let Die (song)"Live and Let Die" is the main theme song of the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die and was performed by Paul McCartney & Wings for the movie soundtrack and appears on the soundtrack album. The song was one of Wings' most successful singles, and the most successful Bond theme to that point...
"
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Men Society | 1 | "Walk This Way Walk This Way "Walk This Way" is a song by American hard rock group Aerosmith. Written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, the song was originally released as the second single from the 1975 album Toys in the Attic. It peaked at Number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1977, part of a string of successful hit... " |
Bottom two |
| Christina Parie | 2 | "Gives You Hell Gives You Hell 7" Vinyl Picture Disc*Side A: "Gives You Hell" *Side B: "On the Floor" -Music video:The main music video for the single, was directed by Marc Webb. Lead vocalist Tyson Ritter plays the dual roles of a traditional family man and his rowdy next-door neighbor who fronts a noisy garage band, which... " |
Safe |
| Andrew Wishart | 3 | "The Flame The Flame (Cheap Trick song) "The Flame" is a hit power ballad by Cheap Trick, released on July 25, 1988. The song was first offered to English singer Elkie Brooks, who turned it down. Written by Bob Mitchell and Nick Graham, the song was initially released on Cheap Trick's Lap of Luxury album... " |
Safe |
| Johnny Ruffo | 4 | "Here Without You Here Without You "Here Without You" is the title of a song recorded by American rock band 3 Doors Down. It was released in August 2003 as the third single from the album Away from the Sun. It peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending November 8, 2003. Only their songs "Kryptonite" and "When... " |
Safe |
| Three Wishez | 5 | "Numb Numb (Linkin Park song) "Numb" is a song by rock band Linkin Park. It was released as the third single from their second studio album, Meteora and is listed as the final track on the record. One of Linkin Park's most well known and critically acclaimed songs, "Numb" topped the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for 12... " |
Safe |
| Jacqui Newland | 6 | "Shut Up and Drive Shut Up and Drive (Rihanna song) "Shut Up and Drive" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, from her third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad . Released as album's second single, the song was solicited to the US radios on June 12, 2007 and was physically released on August 27, 2007 in the United Kingdom... " |
Bottom two |
| Reece Mastin | 7 | "Dream On Dream On (Aerosmith song) "Dream On" is the first single by Aerosmith from their 1973 debut album, Aerosmith. Written by lead singer Steven Tyler, this blues-influenced power ballad became their first major hit and classic rock radio staple... " |
Safe |
| Audio Vixen | 8 | "Good Times Good Times (Easybeats song) "Good Times" was a song by The Easybeats released as a single in Australia in December 1968. It was written by George Young and Harry Vanda.... " |
Safe |
| Declan Sykes | 9 | "Life on Mars? Life on Mars? "Life on Mars?" is a song by David Bowie first released in 1971 on the album Hunky Dory. The song—which BBC Radio 2 later called "a cross between a Broadway musical and a Salvador Dalí painting"—featured guest piano work by keyboardist Rick Wakeman. When released as a single in 1973,... " |
Safe |
| Mitchell Callaway | 10 | "Run to Paradise Run to Paradise "Run to Paradise" is a single by Australian hard rock group The Choirboys which reached No. 3 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart in October 1987. It was the 11th highest selling single of the eighties. The related Big Bad Noise album peaked at No. 5, it went double platinum... " |
Safe |
| Final showdown details | |||
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
| Jacqui Newland | 1 | "Just a Girl Just a Girl "Just a Girl" is a song written by Gwen Stefani and Tom Dumont for No Doubt's third album Tragic Kingdom. The song was released in 1995 as the album's lead single and helped the band break into mainstream music, peaking at number 23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.Upon release in the UK in 1996 the... " |
Eliminated |
| Young Men Society | 2 | "Change the World Change the World "Change the World" is a song written by Tommy Sims, Gordon Kennedy and Wayne Kirkpatrick which was recorded by Eric Clapton with backing by Babyface for the soundtrack of the 1996 film Phenomenon. The song won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year , as well as Best Male Pop Vocal... " |
Safe |
Judges' vote to eliminate
- Keating: Jacqui Newland – backed his own act, Young Men Society
- Mel B: Young Men Society – backed her own act, Jacqui Newland
- Bassingthwaighte: Jacqui Newland – gave no reason
- Sebastian: Jacqui Newland – gave no reason
Week 4 (10/11 October)
- Theme: The 90s
- Celebrity performers: Vanessa AmorosiVanessa AmorosiVanessa Amorosi is an Australian singer-songwriter and recording artist. Her combined album and single sales have reached over 2 million worldwide.-Early life:...
("AmazingAmazing (Vanessa Amorosi song)"Amazing" is the second single from Vanessa Amorosi's forthcoming fifth studio album V. It was digitally released on 9 September 2011.Amorosi said that "Amazing" is an empowering and feelgood kind of track, and allows her to keep loved ones top of mind...
") and Chris IsaakChris IsaakChristopher Joseph "Chris" Isaak is an American rock musician and occasional actor.-Early life:Isaak was born in Stockton, California, the son of Dorothy , a potato chip factory worker, and Joe Isaak, a forklift driver. Isaak's mother is Italian American, originating from Genoa...
("Oh, Pretty WomanOh, Pretty Woman"Oh, Pretty Woman" is a song, released in August 1964, which was a worldwide success for Roy Orbison. Recorded on the Monument Records label in Nashville, Tennessee, it was written by Roy Orbison and Bill Dees. The song spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100...
") - Group performance: "Hold OnHold On (Wilson Phillips song)"Hold On" is the title of a song recorded by American vocal group Wilson Phillips. It was released in February 1990 as the lead single from their album, Wilson Phillips. The song won the Billboard Music Award for Hot 100 Single of the Year for 1990...
"
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Ruffo | 1 | "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) I'd Do Anything for Love (but I Won't Do That) "I'd Do Anything for Love " is a song composed and written by Jim Steinman, and recorded by Meat Loaf. The song was released in 1993 as the first single from the album Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell. The title of the song confused some listeners, who were curious to know what "that" is... " |
Bottom two |
| Mitchell Callaway | 2 | "Everybody Hurts Everybody Hurts "Everybody Hurts" is a song by R.E.M., originally released on the band's 1992 album Automatic for the People and was also released as a single in 1993. It peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100, #7 on the UK Singles Chart and #3 on the French Singles Chart.-History:Much of the song was written by... " |
Safe |
| Three Wishez | 3 | "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) "Ghetto Supastar " is a Hip-Hop song by American rapper Pras, featuring rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard and recording artist Mýa. The track was produced by Wyclef Jean and Jerry 'Wonda" Duplessis for Pras' debut solo studio album, Ghetto Supastar. It also features on the soundtrack for the motion picture... " |
Safe |
| Reece Mastin | 4 | "Ironic Ironic (song) "Ironic" is a song recorded by Canadian-American singer Alanis Morissette for her third studio album Jagged Little Pill . It was written by Morissette and Glen Ballard, and was produced by him. Maverick and Warner Bros. Records released it as the album's fourth single on February 27, 1996 in CD,... " |
Safe |
| Audio Vixen | 5 | "Chains Chains (Tina Arena song) "Chains" is a song by Australian singer Tina Arena from her album Don't Ask. It was composed by Arena, Pam Reswick and Steve Werfel and produced by David Tyson. "Chains" scaled the charts in the UK to #6, and charted well throughout Europe, earning her numerous awards in the process... " |
Bottom two |
| Andrew Wishart | 6 | "Nothing Compares 2 U Nothing Compares 2 U "Nothing Compares 2 U" is a pop song written by American recording artist Prince for one of his side-projects, The Family. However, it wasn't until Sinéad O'Connor recorded her version for the album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got when it became a worldwide hit, topping charts in 15 countries,... " |
Safe |
| Declan Sykes | 7 | "Smells Like Teen Spirit Smells Like Teen Spirit "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a song by the American grunge band Nirvana. It is the opening track and lead single from the band's second album, Nevermind , released on DGC Records... " |
Safe |
| Young Men Society | 8 | "Black or White" | Safe |
| Christina Parie | 9 | "Zombie Zombie (song) "Zombie" is a protest song by the Irish band The Cranberries from the 1994 album No Need to Argue. The song, which laments The Troubles in Northern Ireland and in particular the killing of two children in an IRA bombing in Warrington, England, was written by Dolores O'Riordan, singer of the band... " |
Safe |
| Final showdown details | |||
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
| Johnny Ruffo | 1 | "Just the Way You Are Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars song) "Just the Way You Are" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, and is the lead single from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. It was released in the United States on July 20, 2010. It has also received airplay from AOL Radio's New Pop First station. The song was written by... " |
Safe |
| Audio Vixen | 2 | "Somebody to Love Somebody to Love (Queen song) "Somebody to Love" is a song by British rock band Queen. Written by lead vocalist and pianist Freddie Mercury, the track featured on their 1976 album A Day at the Races, and also appears on the band's compilation album, Greatest Hits... " |
Eliminated |
Judges' vote to eliminate
- Keating: Johnny Ruffo – backed his own act, Audio Vixen
- Sebastian: Audio Vixen – backed his own act, Johnny Ruffo
- Bassingthwaighte: Johnny Ruffo – gave no reason
- Mel B: Audio Vixen – gave no reason
With the acts in the bottom two receiving two votes each, the result was deadlock and reverted to the earlier public vote. Audio Vixen received the fewest votes and were eliminated.
Week 5 (17/18 October)
- Theme: Number-one hits
- Celebrity performers: Altiyan ChildsAltiyan ChildsAltiyan Juric , best known by his stage name Altiyan Childs, is an Australian singer-songwriter. He was the winner of the second season of The X Factor Australia in 2010. After X Factor ended, Childs subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia...
("Ordinary Man") and Jason DerüloJason DeruloJason Joel Desrouleaux , better known by his stage name Jason Derülo, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records, co-founder of the label Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper...
(Medley: "It GirlIt Girl (song)"It Girl" is a recorded song by American recording artist Jason Derülo. It released as the second single from his second studio album, Future History on August 9, 2011 through Beluga Heights, Warner Bros. The song was written by Derülo, E. Kidd Bogart, Lindy Robbins and Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou, who...
"/"Don't Wanna Go HomeDon't Wanna Go Home"Don't Wanna Go Home" is a song recorded by American recording artist Jason Derülo. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, Future History on May 20, 2011. "Don't Wanna Go Home" was written by Derülo, Chaz Mishan, David Delazyn, William Attaway, Irving Burgie, Allen George...
") - Group performance: Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
medley with Jason Derülo
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Parie | 1 | "Teenage Dirtbag Teenage Dirtbag "Teenage Dirtbag" is the title of a song recorded by American alternative rock group Wheatus. It was released in July 2000 as the lead single from their eponymous debut album. It was included on the soundtrack of the movie Loser. The single was massively successful in Australia, spending four weeks... " |
Safe |
| Young Men Society | 2 | "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) "Single Ladies " is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles from her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. It was released by Columbia Records on October 12, 2008 as the album's lead single, and appeared with "If I Were a Boy" as a double A-side single, demonstrating the... "/"Get Busy Get Busy "Get Busy" is a 2002 Dancehall song by Jamaican dancehall reggae toaster Sean Paul, from his album Dutty Rock. The song was one of the many hits from the jumpy handclap riddim known as the Diwali Riddim, produced by then-newcomer Steven "Lenky" Marsden, and was the only song that never made the... " |
Bottom two |
| Declan Sykes | 3 | "Forever Young Forever Young (Alphaville song) "Forever Young" is the title track from German rock/synthpop group Alphaville's 1984 debut album of the same name. Though it was not the group's highest-charting European hit and failed to reach the American Top 40 despite three separate U.S... " |
Bottom two |
| Mitchell Callaway | 4 | "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction " Satisfaction" is a song by the English rock band The Rolling Stones, released in 1965. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and produced by Andrew Loog Oldham. Richards's throwaway three-note guitar riff — intended to be replaced by horns — opens and drives the song... " |
Safe |
| Johnny Ruffo | 5 | "What Goes Around... Comes Around" | Safe |
| Andrew Wishart | 6 | "Dakota Dakota (song) "Dakota" is a song by the Welsh band Stereophonics. It was the first single from their fifth studio album Language. Sex. Violence. Other? and was released on February 28, 2005. It was the first Stereophonics single to reach number 1 on the UK Singles Chart or to chart on the US Modern Rock Tracks... " |
Safe |
| Reece Mastin | 7 | "She Will Be Loved She Will Be Loved "She Will Be Loved" is the third single from the Californian band Maroon 5's 2002 debut album, Songs About Jane. Released in 2004, the single peaked at #5 in the United States and has sold over 2,178,000 downloads since release; it also peaked at #4 in the United Kingdom. The song reached #1 in... " |
Safe |
| Three Wishez | 8 | "Lose Yourself Lose Yourself "Lose Yourself" is an Academy Award winning song by American hip-hop artist Eminem, released as the first single from the original soundtrack to the movie 8 Mile on October 22, 2002. It was written and produced by Eminem himself, along with longtime collaborator Jeff Bass, one half of the... " |
Safe |
| Final showdown details | |||
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
| Young Men Society | 1 | "Let's Get Married" | Eliminated |
| Declan Sykes | 2 | "Wonderwall Wonderwall (song) "Wonderwall" is a song by English rock band Oasis, written by the band's guitarist and main songwriter Noel Gallagher. The song was produced by Owen Morris and Gallagher for their second album, Morning Glory?... " |
Safe |
Judges' vote to eliminate
- Keating: Declan Sykes – backed his own act, Young Men Society
- Sebastian: Young Men Society – backed his own act, Declan Sykes
- Mel B: Declan Sykes – based her decision on who would be more favourably internationally
- Bassingthwaighte: Young Men Society – thought it would be fair to go to deadlock since its Young Men Society's second time in the bottom two and Sykes' first
With the acts in the bottom two receiving two votes each, the result was deadlock and reverted to the earlier public vote. Young Men Society received the fewest votes and were eliminated.
Week 6 (24/25 October)
- Theme: Australian hits
- Celebrity performers: Aloe BlaccAloe BlaccAloe Blacc is an American soul singer, rapper, and musician.-Early career and Shine Through :...
("I Need a DollarI Need a Dollar"I Need a Dollar" is a song performed by American singer Aloe Blacc. Blacc co-wrote the song with Leon Michels, Nick Movshon and Jeff Dynamite....
") and Darren HayesDarren HayesDarren Stanley Hayes is a UK-based Australian singer-songwriter. Hayes was the front man and singer of the pop duo Savage Garden, whose 1997 album Savage Garden peaked at No. 1 in Australia, No. 2 in United Kingdom and No. 3 in United States...
("Bloodstained Heart") - Group performance: Savage GardenSavage GardenSavage Garden were an Australian pop rock performance and songwriting duo. Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones formed the group in Brisbane, Queensland in 1994...
medley with Darren Hayes
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Callaway | 1 | "Throw Your Arms Around Me Throw Your Arms Around Me -Personnel:Hunters & Collectors members*John Archer — bass guitar*Geoffrey Crosby — keyboards*Douglas Falconer — drums*John 'Jack' Howard — trumpet*Mark Seymour — vocals, lead guitar*Michael Waters — trombone... " |
Bottom two |
| Johnny Ruffo | 2 | "Lost Without You Lost Without You Official Mixes#"Lost Without You" #"Lost Without You" #"Lost Without You" #"Lost Without You" #"Lost Without You" #"Lost Without You"... " |
Bottom two |
| Three Wishez | 3 | "You're the Voice You're the Voice As a lead promotion for their first live album Rock the House Live! in 1991, US rock band Heart released their live version of "You're the Voice" as a single. It was captured during the US leg of their Brigade world tour in November 1990... " |
Safe |
| Andrew Wishart | 4 | "Flame Trees Flame Trees "Flame Trees" is a song by Australian pub rock band Cold Chisel from their 1984 album Twentieth Century. It is one of their best known songs, and was written by drummer Steve Prestwich and organist Don Walker... " |
Safe |
| Declan Sykes | 5 | "Fall at Your Feet Fall at Your Feet "Fall at Your Feet" is a 1991 song by rock group Crowded House from their 1991 album Woodface. It is the only song written solely by the group's leader Neil Finn from Woodface that was released as a single as all other singles from the album were cowritten by Finn with his brother Tim Finn... " |
Safe |
| Christina Parie | 6 | "Weir Weir (song) "Weir" was the first single by Australian band Killing Heidi. The song became a teen anthem in Australia in the year of its release, and remains the band's best-known single.... " |
Safe |
| Reece Mastin | 7 | "Joker & the Thief Joker & the Thief "Joker & the Thief" is the sixth single from Australian band Wolfmother's debut album Wolfmother. It was released in Sydney, Australia on 28 October 2006 and in the United Kingdom on 20 November 2006... " |
Safe |
| Final showdown details | |||
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
| Mitchell Callaway | 1 | "I Won't Let Go I Won't Let Go (Rascal Flatts song) "I Won't Let Go" is the title of a song written by Steve Robson and Jason Sellers, and recorded by the American country music band Rascal Flatts. It is the second single from the band's seventh studio album, Nothing Like This, and their twenty-eighth single release overall.-Content and... " |
Eliminated |
| Johnny Ruffo | 2 | "Billie Jean Billie Jean "Billie Jean" is a dance-pop/R&B song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was written, composed, and co-produced by Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones from the singer's sixth album, Thriller . Originally disliked by Jones, the track was almost removed from the album after he and... " |
Safe |
Judges' vote to eliminate
- Sebastian: Mitchell Callaway – backed his own act, Johnny Ruffo
- Bassingthwaighte: Johnny Ruffo – backed her own act, Mitchell Callaway
- Mel B: Mitchell Callaway – said Ruffo was the most improved since the first week
- Keating: Johnny Ruffo – gave no reason
With the acts in the bottom two receiving two votes each, the result was deadlock and reverted to the earlier public vote. Callaway received the fewest votes and was eliminated.
Week 7 (31 October/1 November)
- Theme: Dance
- Celebrity performers: Ronan Keating ("Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)"Arthur's Theme " is a song performed by Christopher Cross, which was the theme to the 1981 film Arthur starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli...
") and Jessica MauboyJessica MauboyJessica Hilda Mauboy , is an Indigenous Australian R&B singer-songwriter and actress. In 2006, Mauboy was the runner-up on the fourth season of Australian Idol, she had auditioned for the talent show in Alice Springs to pursue a recording career...
featuring Stan WalkerStan WalkerStan Walker , is an Australian recording artist and actor. In 2009, Walker was the winner on the seventh season of Australian Idol. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia....
("GalaxyGalaxy (song)"Galaxy" is a song by Australian recording artist Jessica Mauboy, which features fellow recording artist Stan Walker. It was written by Richard Vission, Ferras Alqaisi, Brett McLaughlin, Dominique Calvillo, Chico Bennett and Brad Ackley. Production for the song was handled by Vission, Bennett and...
") - Group performance: "We Run the NightWe Run the Night"We Run the Night" is a song by Australian DJ and recording artist, Havana Brown, written and produced by Cassie Davis and Snob Scrilla of production duo More Mega. It was released for digital download on 29 April 2011, by Universal Music Australia as Brown's debut single. "We Run the Night"...
"/"Get It" with Havana BrownHavana Brown (DJ)Havana Brown , is an Australian DJ and recording artist. She is signed to Universal Music Australia, and has been releasing her Crave compilation series ever since. Brown has also toured with artists such as, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Enrique Iglesias and the Pussycat Dolls...
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reece Mastin | 1 | "Stayin' Alive Stayin' Alive "Stayin' Alive" is a song by the pop group Bee Gees from the Saturday Night Fever motion picture soundtrack. The song was written by the Bee Gees and produced by the Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson. It was released on 13 December 1977, as the second single from the Saturday Night Fever... " |
Bottom two |
| Declan Sykes | 2 | "Walking on a Dream Walking on a Dream (song) "Walking on a Dream" is a song by the Australian electronic duo Empire of the Sun, released as the lead single from their debut album, Walking on a Dream. The full Sam La More remix was made available as a free download on the band's official website. The single was successful on the Australian... " |
Safe |
| Christina Parie | 3 | "When Love Takes Over When Love Takes Over "When Love Takes Over" is a song by French disc jockey -music producer David Guetta from his fourth studio album, One Love. It was released as the lead single from the album on 21 April 2009 by Virgin Records... " |
Bottom two |
| Andrew Wishart | 4 | "Titanium Titanium (song) "Titanium" is a song recorded by French disc jockey -music producer David Guetta, featuring vocals by Australian recording artist Sia. Taken from the former's fifth studio album, Nothing but the Beat, the song was written by Sia Furler, Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort and Afrojack. Production was also... " |
Safe |
| Johnny Ruffo | 5 | "Without You Without You (David Guetta song) "Without You" is a song by French DJ David Guetta, featuring vocals from American recording artist Usher. It was released as the third single from Guetta's fifth studio album, Nothing but the Beat on October 21, 2011 as a digital download... " |
Safe |
| Three Wishez | 6 | "I Feel for You I Feel for You "I Feel for You" is a song written by Prince that originally appeared on his 1979 self-titled album. It became a hit single in 1984 for female R&B singer Chaka Khan, appearing on her album, which was also called I Feel for You... "/"Push It Push It (Salt-N-Pepa song) "Push It" is a song by the group Salt-N-Pepa, released as a single in 1986. It peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987 and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA... " |
Safe |
| Final showdown details | |||
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
| Christina Parie | 1 | "I'm with You" | Eliminated |
| Reece Mastin | 2 | "Always Always (Bon Jovi song) "Always" is a power ballad by Bon Jovi. It was released as a single from their 1994 album, Cross Road and went on to become their best selling single, with 1.5 million copies sold in the U.S. and more than 3 million worldwide. The song reached #4 in the U.S... " |
Safe |
Judges' vote to eliminate
- Mel B: Reece Mastin – backed her own act, Christina Parie
- Sebastian: Christina Parie – backed his own act, Reece Mastin
- Keating: Christina Parie – gave no reason
- Bassingthwaighte: Christina Parie – chose to eliminate Parie to "stay true to [her]self"
Week 8 (7/8 November)
- Theme: Legends
- Celebrity performers: Ricki-LeeRicki-Lee CoulterRicki-Lee Coulter is an Australian recording artist and television and radio presenter. In 2004, Coulter was placed seventh place on the second season of Australian Idol...
("Raining DiamondsRaining Diamonds"Raining Diamonds" is a song by Australian recording artist Ricki-Lee. It was released for digital download on 18 October 2011 and serves as her debut release with EMI. The song was written by Ricki-Lee, Billy Mann and Dave "Boy Blue" Shaw...
") and Susan BoyleSusan BoyleSusan Magdalane Boyle is a Scottish singer who came to international public attention when she appeared as a contestant on the TV programme Britain's Got Talent on 11 April 2009, singing "I Dreamed a Dream" from ...
("Autumn LeavesAutumn Leaves (song)"Autumn Leaves" is a much-recorded popular song. Originally it was a 1945 French song "Les Feuilles mortes" with music by Joseph Kosma and lyrics by poet Jacques Prévert. Yves Montand introduced "Les feuilles mortes" in 1946 in the film Les Portes de la Nuit...
") - Group performance: "How Can We Be Lovers?How Can We Be Lovers?"How Can We Be Lovers?" is a song written and composed by Michael Bolton, Diane Warren and Desmond Child and recorded by Michael Bolton. Released as a single from Bolton's album, Soul Provider, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1990.-Charts:-Covers:* In 2008, popular Asian...
" with Michael BoltonMichael BoltonMichael Bolton is an American singer and songwriter. Bolton originally performed in the hard rock and heavy metal genres from the mid 1970s to the mid 1980s, both on his early solo albums and those recorded as the frontman of the band Blackjack...
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Ruffo | 1 | "Sir Duke Sir Duke "Sir Duke" is a song composed and performed by Stevie Wonder, from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life. Released as a single in 1977, the track topped the U.S... " |
Safe |
| Andrew Wishart | 2 | "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is a song by rock band U2. It is the second track from their 1987 album The Joshua Tree and was released as the album's second single in May 1987... " |
Safe |
| Declan Sykes | 3 | "Help! Help! (song) "Help!" is a song by The Beatles that served as the title song for both the 1965 film and its soundtrack album. It was also released as a single, and was number one for three weeks in both the United States and the United Kingdom.... " |
Bottom two |
| Three Wishez | 4 | "In the Air Tonight In the Air Tonight "In the Air Tonight" is a song by Phil Collins that first appeared on his 1981 album Face Value. It was recorded in 1979 and was the first single of Collins' solo career, and remains one of his best-known hits. The music video, directed by Stuart Orme, was released in 1981.-The song/recording:The... " |
Bottom two |
| Reece Mastin | 5 | "All by Myself All by Myself "All by Myself" is a power ballad written and performed by Eric Carmen in 1975.The verse is based on the second movement of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Opus 18... " |
Safe |
| Final showdown details | |||
| Act | Order | Song | Result |
| Declan Sykes | 1 | "The Ballad of Mona Lisa The Ballad of Mona Lisa "The Ballad of Mona Lisa" is a song by American rock band Panic! at the Disco, released February 1, 2011 as the first single from the group's third studio album, Vices & Virtues... " |
Eliminated |
| Three Wishez | 2 | "Nobody's Perfect Nobody's Perfect (Jessie J song) "Nobody's Perfect" is a song by English singer-songwriter Jessie J from her debut studio album, Who You Are. The song was written by Jessie J and Claude Kelly, and it was produced by Andre Brissett and Kelly, and refers to a struggle about perfection complex and regret over past indiscretions... " |
Safe |
Judges' vote to eliminate
- Keating: Declan Sykes – backed his own act, Three Wishez
- Sebastian: Three Wishez – backed his own act, Declan Sykes
- Bassingthwaighte: Declan Sykes – gave no reason
- Mel B: Declan Sykes – gave no reason
Week 9 (14/15 November) – Semi-final
- Theme: Pleasure and Pain
- Mentor: Stevie NicksStevie NicksStephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
- Celebrity performers: Florence and the Machine ("Shake It OutShake It Out"Shake It Out" is a song by English indie rock band Florence and the Machine released as the first official single from their second studio album Ceremonials . It was written by Florence Welch and Paul Epworth, while production was handled by Epworth. The song was digitally released in Australia on...
"), Ed SheeranEd SheeranEdward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter who is currently signed to Asylum / Atlantic Records. Sheeran broke through commercially in June 2011, when his debut single "The A Team" debuted at number 3 on the UK chart.-Early life:Sheeran was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire to...
("The A TeamThe A Team (song)"The A Team" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 12 June 2011, serving as the lead single from his debut album +. The track debuted at number three on the UK Singles Chart, with sales of 57,607 copies.The song was written...
") and Stevie Nicks ("Secret LoveSecret Love (Stevie Nicks song)"Secret Love" is the first single from Stevie Nicks' seventh studio album In Your Dreams released on May 3, 2011. It is her first original single in ten years...
") - Group performance: Fleetwood MacFleetwood MacFleetwood Mac are a British–American rock band formed in 1967 in London.The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood...
medley
| Act | Order | First song | Order | Second song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Animal Animal (Neon Trees song) "Animal" is the lead single from Neon Trees' debut album Habits. It debuted at #100 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has reached a current peak of #13 in its 22nd week on the chart. In Canada, the song debuted at number 95 on the Canadian Hot 100 and has climbed to No. 29... " |
6 | "Burn for You" | Safe | |
| Johnny Ruffo | 2 | "So Sick So Sick "So Sick" is an R&B–pop song by American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo. The track was produced by Norwegian production team Stargate for Ne-Yo's debut album In My Own Words.... " |
5 | "Tonight Tonight Tonight Tonight (Hot Chelle Rae song) "Tonight Tonight" is a song by American pop rock band Hot Chelle Rae. It was released as the lead single from their upcoming second album Whatever on March 15, 2011... " |
Safe |
| Reece Mastin | 3 | "Breakeven Breakeven (song) "Breakeven" is a song by Irish band The Script, taken from their eponymous debut album.-Music video:... " |
7 | "Paradise City Paradise City -Personnel:* Axl Rose - lead vocals, synthesizer, whistle* Izzy Stradlin - rhythm guitar, backing vocals, percussion* Slash - lead guitar, backing vocals* Duff McKagan - bass, backing vocals* Steven Adler - drums-Live:... " |
Safe |
| Three Wishez | 4 | "The Time (Dirty Bit) The Time (Dirty Bit) "The Time " is a song by American hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas from their sixth studio album, The Beginning. The song was released as the album's lead single on November 5, 2010. The chorus of the song samples " The Time of My Life" from the 1987 film Dirty Dancing... " |
8 | "Turning Tables Turning Tables "Turning Tables" is a song by the English singer-songwriter Adele from her second studio album, 21 . The song was written by Adele and Ryan Tedder and it was produced by Jim Abbiss. The pop song was written in the key of C Minor... " |
Eliminated |
Notes
- For the first time this season, each act performed two songs – one uplifting and one emotional.
- Also for the first time, there was no final showdown and the act that received the fewest public votes was immediately eliminated.
Week 10 (21/22 November) – Grand Final
- Theme: No theme (songs from the auditions and live shows that the mentor believes will show their true talent); superstar duets
- Superstar duet performers:
- The FrayThe Fray-Literature:*Fray, a phenomenon in Terry Pratchett's The Carpet People*Fray , a comic book series by Joss Whedon**Melaka Fray, titular character of the comic book series-Music:*"Fray", a song from the album 14 Shades of Grey by Staind...
with Andrew Wishart - Salt-n-PepaSalt-N-PepaSalt-N-Pepa is an American hip hop trio from Queens and Brooklyn, New York, that was formed in 1985. The group, consisting of Cheryl "Salt" Renee James, Sandra "Pepa" Denton, and Deidra "DJ Spinderella" Roper, was one of the first all-female rap crews....
with Johnny Ruffo - Kylie MinogueKylie MinogueKylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
with Reece Mastin
- The Fray
- Guest performers: The Fray ("HeartbeatHeartbeat (The Fray song)"Heartbeat" is the first single from The Fray's third album Scars & Stories. The band premiered the song while opening for U2 on their U2 360° Tour in May 2011...
"), Luke O'Dell ("Introvert Extrovert"), Guy Sebastian ("Don't Worry Be Happy"), Emmanuel Kelly ("Imagine") and Kylie Minogue ("I Should Be So LuckyI Should Be So Lucky"I Should Be So Lucky" is a pop-dance song performed by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. The song was written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman for Minogue's debut album Kylie .The song was released as the album's second single in December 1987...
") - Group performance: "Can't Get You Out of My HeadCan't Get You out of My Head"Can't Get You Out of My Head" is a song by Australian recording artist and songwriter Kylie Minogue, which was released from her eighth studio album Fever . The song was released worldwide as the lead single from the album, which was released on 8 September, 2001. The song was written and produced...
"/"Better the Devil You KnowBetter the Devil You Know"Better the Devil You Know" is a dance-pop song written by Stock, Aitken & Waterman for Kylie Minogue's third studio album Rhythm of Love.-Background:...
"/"All the LoversAll the Lovers"All the Lovers" is a song by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue. It is the first single from her eleventh studio album, Aphrodite. "All the Lovers" was written by English electropop duo Kish Mauve and was one of the last songs to be recorded for the album. Minogue chose the song as the...
" with Kylie Minogue
| Act | Order | Audition song | Order | Song of the series | Order | Winner's single | Order | Superstar duet | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wishart | 1 | "Someone Like You" | 7 | "Dakota" | 10 | "This Much I Know" | 4 | "You Found Me" | Runner-up |
| Johnny Ruffo | 2 | "Do You Remember" | 5 | "Sir Duke" | 11 | "You Don't Wanna Know" | 8 | "Shoop"/"Push It" | Third place |
| Reece Mastin | 3 | "Come Get Some" | 6 | "Dream On" | 9 | "Good Night Good Night (Reece Mastin song) "Good Night" is the debut single by Reece Mastin, the 2011 winner of the third season of The X Factor . It was written by Hayley Warner and Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci of production team DNA Songs. The song was released digitally on 22 November 2011, shortly after the show had ended, as the... " |
12 | "Kids" | Winner |
Controversy
Three days before the season's premiere, Mel B made comments towards the other judges, labelling them dishonest and boring. She said, "I don't care much for the other judges ... Ronan thinks he knows it all [and] Natalie is just too nice and really dishonest. Guy could just be boring, like 'get on with it. Keep it moving, brother.'" During a radio interview with The Kyle and Jackie O Show on 29 August 2011, Bassingthwaighte responded to Mel B's comments saying, "I think it's in fun – I hope so otherwise she deserves a slap." Mel B appeared on the same radio show the following day and said, "They're all scared of me and I love it, there's got to be one bitch on the show so I might as well take that bloody crown."More controversy erupted after Sebastian took aim at contestant Mitchell Callaway's attitude to the competition following his performance of "Run to Paradise
Run to Paradise
"Run to Paradise" is a single by Australian hard rock group The Choirboys which reached No. 3 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart in October 1987. It was the 11th highest selling single of the eighties. The related Big Bad Noise album peaked at No. 5, it went double platinum...
" on the third live performance show. Sebastian told Callaway: "You've got to have the right attitude to this competition, you've got to be focused and to be honest, not be rude to people and have the work ethic. For you to not learn your lyrics and for you to at times be rude to crew, you really have to pull that in and rein that in because you won't last long in this competition or this industry if you do that." The following morning, Callaway's mentor Bassingthwaighte spoke to radio station 2Day FM
2Day FM
Not to be mixed up with Today FM in Ireland.2Day FM is a commercial FM radio station broadcasting in Sydney, Australia, on a frequency of 104.1 MHz, and part of Austereo's Today Network.- Transmission :...
about the issue:
"It makes me feel sick actually, I feel sick in the stomach ... I feel Mitchell did the best performance that he's done so far, I think Guy made the mistake of commenting on stuff that didn't happen on camera. He said he's rude to crew and needs to check his behaviour ... When he [Mitchell] got off stage he said, 'I'm not coming back'."
However, later that same day, Callaway tweeted
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
, "I'm not gunna quit guys ... It's not the Aussie way. I'm not gunna let al u beautiful ppl dwn. Or Natalie after everythn she's done." On the third live results show, Sebastian apologised to Callaway and said he "chose the wrong time and place to say it". The Seven Network insiders revealed that a clash between Callaway and another contestant, Declan Sykes, was the real reason behind Sebastian's on-air rebuke. Sykes, who battles Asperger
Asperger
Asperger may refer to:* Asperger syndrome, a neurobiological syndrome which affects social and communication skills* Hans Asperger , Austrian pediatrician after whom Asperger syndrome is named...
's syndrome, reportedly took offence at being pricked with a pin by Callaway.
Contestants
Contestant Emmanuel Kelly appeared on the first episode of the season's audition show on 29 August 2011, and performed a rendition of John LennonJohn Lennon
John Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music...
's "Imagine
Imagine (song)
"Imagine" is a song written and performed by the English musician John Lennon. It is the opening track on his album Imagine, released in 1971...
". His performance earned a standing ovation
Standing ovation
A standing ovation is a form of applause where members of a seated audience stand up while applauding after extraordinary performances of particularly high acclaim...
from the judges and the audience. Keating was full of praise for Kelly, who then moved into the next round of competition. Keating told Kelly: "I don't think I've ever been moved as I was by that performance." Kelly and his brother Ahmed were adopted by Children First Foundation boss, Moira Kelly
Moira Kelly (humanitarian)
Moira Kelly is an Australian humanitarian worker. In 2001 she was awarded the Order of Australia in recognition of her humanitarian service to both the Australian and international communities...
, who is also the guardian of the once-conjoined Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
twins, Krishna and Trishna. Kelly and his brother came from Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
, where they were abandoned at an orphanage
Orphanage
An orphanage is a residential institution devoted to the care of orphans – children whose parents are deceased or otherwise unable or unwilling to care for them...
and both suffered limb deficiencies as a result of chemical warfare
Chemical warfare
Chemical warfare involves using the toxic properties of chemical substances as weapons. This type of warfare is distinct from Nuclear warfare and Biological warfare, which together make up NBC, the military acronym for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical...
. During the third day of bootcamp, Sebastian eliminated Kelly from the competition, disappointed that he had forgotten words to his song the day before.
Another contestant Luke O'Dell appeared on the third audition show on 31 August. After failing to impress the judges with his rendition of Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone
Since U Been Gone
"Since U Been Gone" is a song written and produced by Max Martin and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald for American singer Kelly Clarkson. The song was released as the second single from her second album, Breakaway in the US and Australia and was released as the first single in Europe...
", O'Dell then sang an original song he wrote titled, "Introvert Extrovert", which made him an overnight internet sensation. The song entered the iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
' Top 100 chart overnight and landed O'Dell thousands of fans on social media and his official YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel. The song title also became a worldwide trending topic on Twitter for more than two hours, following his television performance of the song. Overnight commentary on Twitter and Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
quickly labelled O'Dell as the Australian version of Rebecca Black
Rebecca Black
Rebecca Renee Black is an American pop singer who gained extensive media attention with the 2011 single "Friday". Her mother paid $4,000 to have the single and an accompanying music video put out as a vanity release through the record label ARK Music Factory. The song was co-written and produced...
, who found fame with her song, "Friday
Friday (Rebecca Black song)
"Friday" is a song by American recording artist Rebecca Black, written and produced by Clarence Jey and Patrice Wilson. It was released as a single on March 14, 2011, by Ark Music Factory as Black's debut single. The music video for the song became a viral hit due to criticism of the song's lyrics,...
". However, O'Dell failed to move through to the next round of the competition. Both Kelly and O'Dell returned to perform on the live grand final decider show.
Ratings
The premiere episode on 29 August 2011, topped the nights overall ratings with 1,319,000 viewers, compared to the 1,186,000 viewers who tuned in to watch the premiere episode of the 2010 season. All six of the season's audition episodes ranked first on their respective nights and peaked the highest on 30 August with an audience of 1,690,000 viewers. The first live performance show on 19 September, gained 1,452,000 viewers and topped the nights overall ratings. The live grand final decider show on 22 November, was the highest rated episode of the season with 1,998,000 viewers.| # | Title | Airdate | Timeslot | RatingsOverall national viewers, numbers in brackets indicate nightly ratings position. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Audition 1" | 29 August 2011 | Monday 7:30 pm–9:00 pm | 1,319,000 (1st) |
| 2 | "Audition 2" | 30 August 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,690,000 (1st) |
| 3 | "Audition 3" | 31 August 2011 | Wednesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,526,000 (1st) |
| 4 | "Audition 4" | 1 September 2011 | Thursday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,403,000 (1st) |
| 5 | "Audition 5" | 5 September 2011 | Monday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,475,000 (1st) |
| 6 | "Audition 6" | 6 September 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,636,000 (1st) |
| 7 | "Bootcamp 1" | 7 September 2011 | Wednesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,527,000 (1st) |
| 8 | "Bootcamp 2" | 8 September 2011 | Thursday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,403,000 (1st) |
| 9 | "Bootcamp 3" | 12 September 2011 | Monday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,398,000 (1st) |
| 10 | "Home visits 1" | 13 September 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,404,000 (2nd) |
| 11 | "Home visits 2" | 14 September 2011 | Wednesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,457,000 (1st) |
| 12 | "Home visits 3" | 15 September 2011 | Thursday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,284,000 (1st) |
| 13 | "Live show 1" | 19 September 2011 | Monday 7:30 pm–9:30 pm | 1,452,000 (1st) |
| 14 | "Live results show 1" | 20 September 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,429,000 (5th) |
| 15 | "Live show 2" | 27 September 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–9:30 pm | 1,410,000 (1st) |
| 16 | "Live results show 2" | 28 September 2011 | Wednesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,221,000 (2nd) |
| 17 | "Live show 3" | 3 October 2011 | Monday 7:30 pm–9:00 pm | 1,255,000 (1st) |
| 18 | "Live results show 3" | 4 October 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,399,000 (2nd) |
| 19 | "Live show 4" | 10 October 2011 | Monday 7:30 pm–9:00 pm | 1,310,000 (3rd) |
| 20 | "Live results show 4" | 11 October 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,486,000 (2nd) |
| 21 | "Live show 5" | 17 October 2011 | Monday 7:30 pm–9:00 pm | 1,371,000 (2nd) |
| 22 | "Live results show 5" | 18 October 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,418,000 (2nd) |
| 23 | "Live show 6" | 24 October 2011 | Monday 7:30 pm–9:00 pm | 1,352,000 (3rd) |
| 24 | "Live results show 6" | 25 October 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,387,000 (2nd) |
| 25 | "Live show 7" | 31 October 2011 | Monday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,205,000 (3rd) |
| 26 | "Live results show 7" | 1 November 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,517,000 (3rd) |
| 27 | "Live show 8" | 7 November 2011 | Monday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,326,000 (3rd) |
| 28 | "Live results show 8" | 8 November 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,574,000 (1st) |
| 29 | "Live show 9" | 14 November 2011 | Monday 7:30 pm–9:00 pm | 1,408,000 (1st) |
| 30 | "Live results show 9" | 15 November 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm | 1,498,000 (1st) |
| 31 | "Live Grand Final show" | 21 November 2011 | Monday 7:30 pm–9:30 pm | 1,458,000 (2nd) |
| 32 | "Live Grand Final decider show" | 22 November 2011 | Tuesday 7:30 pm–9:30 pm | 1,998,000 (1st) |
Notes
External links
- The X Factor at Yahoo!7Yahoo!7Yahoo!7 is a 50-50 partnership between the Seven Network and Yahoo! Inc. in Australia.As part of the Yahoo! Inc. and the Seven Media Group, Yahoo!7 brings together the online assets of Yahoo! Inc. and the television and magazine content of the Seven Network and Pacific Magazines...