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The X Factor Season 13 Episodes
Season 13 Episode Guide
32 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Solo artists and music groups compete for a recording contract.
Episode 1
Episode 1
Sat, Aug 27, 2016 60 mins
The X Factor returns as more hopeful singers perform in front of the judges to earn a place in the next stage.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Sun, Aug 28, 2016 60 mins
More hopeful singers perform in front of the judges in the hope of making it through to the next stage of The X Factor.
Episode 3
Episode 3
Sat, Sep 3, 2016 60 mins
High drama and top talent remain the order of the day as more hopeful singers and groups step inside the intimate audition rooms in a bid to win a coveted recording contract. What weird and wonderful performances await this time round, and whose talents will excite the judges?
Episode 4
Episode 4
Sun, Sep 4, 2016 60 mins
High drama and top talent remain the order of the day as more hopeful singers and groups step inside the intimate audition rooms in a bid to win a coveted recording contract. What weird and wonderful performances await this time round, and whose talents will excite the judges?
Episode 5
Episode 5
Sat, Sep 10, 2016 60 mins
The singing competition continues with Simon Cowell at the head of the judging panel. Expect high drama and plenty of talent as more hopeful singers and groups perform in the audition stage.
Episode 6
Episode 6
Sun, Sep 11, 2016 60 mins
The singing competition continues with Simon Cowell at the head of the judging panel. Expect high drama and plenty of talent as more hopeful singers and groups perform in the audition stage.
Episode 7
Episode 7
60 mins
The show continues as the remaining contestants take to the stage to perform for the judges and audience at home, all in the hope of securing a place in the competition for another week. Dermot O'Leary leads the proceedings, while Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Simon Cowell take their seats behind the judges' desk. Louis has the groups, Nicole the boys, Simon the girls and Sharon the overs.
Episode 8
Episode 8
Sun, Sep 18, 2016 60 mins
As the Boot Camp stage gets underway, the judges put the hopefuls who made it past the initial auditions through a series of dancing and singing challenges
Episode 9
Six Chair Challenge - Day 1
Sat, Sep 24, 2016 60 mins
Dermot O'Leary hosts the singing competition with the tension-packed Six Chair Challenge. With more amazing performances on the way, judges Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh face even more agonising decisions as they are forced to choose which acts to take through to the judges' houses stage.
Episode 10
Six Chair Challenge - Day 2
Sun, Sep 25, 2016 60 mins
Dermot O'Leary hosts the singing competition as the tension-packed Six Chair Challenge continues. With more amazing performances on the way, judges Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh face even more agonising decisions as they are forced to choose which acts to take through to the judges' houses stage.
Episode 11
Episode 11
Sat, Oct 1, 2016 60 mins
The remaining contestants head to the judges houses for their last chance to impress Louis, Sharon, Nicole and Simon. The judges must face the tough decision of choosing only three acts each. Guest sinclude Fleur East, Alesha Dixon, Robbie Williams, Calvin Harris and Mel B.
Episode 12
The Judges' Houses
Sun, Oct 2, 2016 60 mins
The judges take their acts to their homes around the world to pick the twelve who will make it to the live shows.
Episode 13
Episode 13
Sat, Oct 8, 2016 60 mins
The remaining acts perform live for the first time with host Dermot O'Leary. They will each hope to make an impression on judges Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and Sharon Osbourne and escape the sing-off.
Episode 14
Episode 14
Sun, Oct 9, 2016 60 mins
The first results show of the series sees the final 12 acts wait for Dermot O'Leary to announce the performers that will be battling it out in the sing-off.
Episode 15
Live Show 2
Sat, Oct 15, 2016 60 mins
The final acts take to the stage to compete in the Live Shows with the aim to impress judges Sharon Osbourne, pop sensation Nicole Scherzinger and chart maestro Louis Walsh, alongside creator and music mogul Simon Cowell to stay in the competition. Dermot O'Leary hosts proceedings as we draw nearer to finding out who will be crowned this year's X Factor champion.
Episode 16
The Result 2016
Sun, Oct 16, 2016 60 mins
The judges hope that their group members can avoid getting the boot as the results of the audience vote are announced. Some of the biggest names in music also perform live.
Episode 17
Episode 17
Sun, Oct 16, 2016 60 mins
The show continues as the remaining contestants take to the stage to perform for the judges and audience at home, all in the hope of securing a place in the competition for another week. Dermot O'Leary leads the proceedings, while mentors Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Simon Cowell take their seats behind the judges' desk. Louis has the groups, Nicole the boys, Simon the girls and Sharon the overs. Conflict is sure to follow.
Episode 18
The X Factor Results
Sun, Oct 23, 2016 60 mins
It's another heartbreaking elimination in The X Factor as another act is sent home after a nail-biting sing-off.
Episode 19
Results Show 3
Sat, Oct 29, 2016 60 mins
The remaining contestants take to the stage to perform live for the judges and audience at home once again.
Episode 20
Episode 20
Sun, Oct 30, 2016 60 mins
The results of last night's live show are revealed.
Episode 21
Episode 21
Sat, Nov 5, 2016 60 mins
The remaining acts perform for the fith time in the hope of impressing the judges.
Episode 22
Episode 22
Sun, Nov 6, 2016 60 mins
Dermot O'Leary hosts as the remaining acts discover who is safe and who mast perform in another tense sing-off.
Episode 23
Episode 23
Sat, Nov 12, 2016 60 mins
The remaining acts sing to impress during the live show.
Episode 24
Episode 24
Sun, Nov 13, 2016 60 mins
The remaining acts discover who will be leaving the competetion after a tense sing-off.
Episode 25
Live Show 7
Sat, Nov 19, 2016 60 mins
The final acts take to the stage to compete in the seventh Live Show with the aim to impress judges Sharon Osbourne, pop sensation Nicole Scherzinger and chart maestro Louis Walsh, alongside creator and music mogul Simon Cowell to stay in the competition. Dermot O'Leary hosts proceedings as we draw nearer to finding out who will be crowned this year's X Factor champion.
Episode 26
Episode 26
Sun, Nov 20, 2016 60 mins
There's another tense sing-off as the remaing acts find out who's through to the next round of The X Factor.
Episode 27
Episode 27
Sat, Nov 26, 2016 60 mins
Dermot O'Leary hosts the singing competition as the final handful of contestants perform live in the studio for the eighth time. As the final draws closer and judges Louis, Sharon, Nicole and Simon take their places on the panel, the remaining groups, girls, boys and over-25s will be feeling the pressure as they tackle this week's randomly selected theme. Who will manage to impress the voting public this week?
Episode 28
Results
Sun, Nov 27, 2016 60 mins
Dermot O'Leary hosts as the remaining acts find out who is safe for another week. Who will survive the sing-off?
Episode 29
Live Show 9
60 mins
Dermot O'Leary hosts as the singing competition reaches this year's exciting semi-final stage. With judges and mentors Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh taking their seats on the panel, whose performances will make the grade and who will be in danger of falling at the final hurdle as the final four acts vie for a place in the final?
Episode 30
Episode 30
Sun, Dec 4, 2016 60 mins
It's the results of the public vote as host Dermot O'Leary announces which act will will be leaving the competition.
Episode 31
Final
Sat, Dec 10, 2016 60 mins
Dermot O'Leary hosts as this year's competition enters its star-studded final stage. The remaining three finalists are just a step away from winning a life-changing record contract as Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh show their support from behind the judges' desk. The final three will perform two songs - including a duet with a surprise special guest.
Episode 32
Final Results
Sun, Dec 11, 2016 60 mins
Dermot O'Leary plays host one last time this year as the singing competition reaches its exciting climax. With the final two acts battling it out in front of an audience of thousands at Wembley Arena, who will be crowned the winner of X Factor 2016, securing a life-changing record contract in the process?