The X Factor (Australian TV series) season 1

The X Factor was an Australian television music competition to find new singing talent. The first season premiered on 6 February 2005 and ended on 15 May 2005. The show was cancelled after the series ended due to poor ratings, but was revived in 2010 after Seven Network acquired the rights through meetings with show creator Simon Cowell.

Selection process

Masterclass

16-24s – Jack Byrnes, Gemma Purdy, Jacob Butler, Victoria McGee, Vincent Harder
Over 25s – Roslynn Mahe, Cavan Te, Russell Gooley, Reegan Jolley, Jennifer Anderson, Janie Shrapnel
Groups – 2XL, Beyond Society's Kontrol, Kaya, The Brothership, Random

Judges Houses

The 7 eliminated acts were:

16-24s – Jack Byrnes, Victoria McGee
Over 25s – Cavan Te, Jennifer Anderson, Reegan Jolley
Groups – 2XL, Beyond Society's Kontrol

Acts

Live Shows

;Colour key
Act in 16-24s
Act in Over 25s
Act in Groups
Contestants' colour key:
Notes
N/A¹ Holden was not required to cast a vote as there was already a majority.