The X Factor (British TV series) series 12

The X Factor
Series 12
Hosted by
Judges
WinnerLouisa Johnson
Winning mentorRita Ora
Runner-upReggie 'n' Bollie
Finals venueThe SSE Arena, Wembley
Release
Original network
Original release29 August (2015-08-29) –
13 December 2015 (2015-12-13)
Series chronology
List of episodes

The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The twelfth series began airing on ITV on 29 August 2015[1] and ended on 13 December 2015. The judges were Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, who returned for their respective ninth and fifth series as judges,[2] series 9 guest judge and former The Voice UK coach Rita Ora, and BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw, with Grimshaw and Ora replacing Louis Walsh, the only judge who had been on the show from its inception in 2004,[3] and Mel B.[2] It was presented by Caroline Flack and Olly Murs, who had both previously co-presented spin-off show The Xtra Factor on ITV2 and replaced Dermot O'Leary, who left after eight series.[4] Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom presented The Xtra Factor, replacing Sarah-Jane Crawford. Louisa Johnson was announced as the winner on 13 December 2015, making Ora the winning mentor.

  1. ^ Rackham, Jane (29 August 2015). "The X Factor". Radio Times. Immediate Media Company. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  2. ^ a b Hawksley, Rupert (16 June 2015). "Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw join The X Factor". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Louis Walsh confirms X Factor exit". RTE Ten. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Olly Murs and Caroline Flack revealed as new X Factor presenters". ITV News. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.

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