The X Factor Contestants (with day of eviction)
The Brothership (Vocal Groups)	Week One
Janie Shrapnel (25 and over)	Week Two
Gemma Purdy (Solo 16-24)	Week Three
Jacob Butler (Solo 16-24)	Week Four
Roslynn Mahe (25 and over)	Week Five
Kaya (Vocal Groups)	Week Six
Vincent Harder (Solo 16-24)	Week Seven
Russell Gooley (25 and over)	Week Eight
Random (Vocal Groups)	Winners

The X Factor was a 2005 Network Ten television show which was based on the UK television show The X Factor, broadcast on ITV. It was a music talent elimination show split over three categories: group, solo 16-25 and solo 25 and over. It was hosted by Daniel MacPherson and the judges were Australian Idol judge and music producer Mark Holden, singer Kate Ceberano and Scottish events manager John Reid. The show drew obvious comparisons to Australian Idol, and included one of its judges.

After the initial auditions, each judge was randomly allocated a category (Reid: solo 25 and over; Holden: vocal groups; Ceberano: solo 16-25). The judges then cut the number of contestants down until they had three contestants each, which competed in the live shows at the Vodafone Arena in Melbourne, dubbed the Final Nine.

The winner of the series was Random. The series rated poorly and did not return for a second season.

dge: I've got something for you. It's warm, it's lovely and it smells nice. When can I give it to you? ayne Ward: [cheekily] Now?

mself - Judge: [to a bad auditionee] You couldn't win this competition even if you were the only one in it!