The Xtra Factor Live: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Thousands audition. Only one can win. The search is on for the next singing Superstar.

The Xtra Factor is a companion show to The X Factor that is broadcast on Saturday and Sunday nights after the main show. It features behind-the-scenes footage of The X Factor and shows the emotional responses of the contestants after the judges comment on their performances.

Series details

• Title: The Xtra Factor Live
• Format: Reality
• Language: English
• Genres: Music
• Premiere date: 2004-09-04
• Final broadcast date listed: 2016-12-11
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: ITV2
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 59 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 3764

Cast and credited roles

• Caroline Flack — Caroline Flack
• Holly Willoughby — Holly Willoughby
• Olly Murs — Olly Murs
• Ben Shephard — Ben Shephard
• Rylan — Rylan Clark-Neal
• Matt Edmondson — Matt Edmondson
• Sarah-Jane Crawford — Sarah-Jane Crawford
• Matt Richardson — Matt Richardson
• Konnie Huq — Konnie Huq
• Rochelle Humes — Rochelle Humes
• Melvin Odoom — Melvin Odoom
• Fearne Cotton — Fearne Cotton

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2004-09-04; final listed air date 2004-12-11; episode order: 15.
• Season 2: premiered 2005-08-20; final listed air date 2005-12-17; episode order: 18.
• Season 3: premiered 2006-08-19; final listed air date 2006-12-16; episode order: 18.
• Season 4: premiered 2007-08-18; final listed air date 2007-12-23; episode order: 29.
• Season 5: premiered 2008-08-16; final listed air date 2008-12-21; episode order: 36.
• Season 6: premiered 2009-08-22; final listed air date 2009-12-19; episode order: 36.
• Season 7: premiered 2008-08-28; final listed air date 2010-12-12; episode order: 30.
• Season 8: premiered 2011-08-21; final listed air date 2011-12-16; episode order: 36.
• Season 9: premiered 2011-09-15; final listed air date 2012-12-14; episode order: 36.
• Season 10: premiered 2013-08-31; final listed air date 2013-12-15; episode order: 32.
• Season 11: premiered 2014-08-30; final listed air date 2014-12-14; episode order: 34.
• Season 12: premiered 2015-08-29; final listed air date 2015-12-20; episode order: 30.
• Season 13: premiered 2016-08-27; final listed air date 2016-12-11; episode order: 32.

Source and licence

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