TV series
X Factor
2008–, Italian, on Rai 2 & Sky Uno. Created by Simon Cowell.
X Factor is the Italian version of the British musical talent show The X Factor. The first four seasons aired on Rai 2, but since 2011 it has been broadcast on Sky Uno, with reruns on TV8, after Rai dropped the show due to high costs. Sky Italia acquired the format, extending its broadcast until 2024. Starting from the eleventh season, RTL 102.5 became the official radio station, replacing Radio Deejay and Radio 105. The show was hosted by Francesco Facchinetti (2008-2010), Alessandro Cattelan (2011-2020), Ludovico Tersigni (2021), and Francesca Michielin (2022-2023). From 2024 onwards, Giorgia will take over as host. Since the seventh season, the show has been produced by Fremantle Italia without the collaboration of Magnolia, which had produced the selection episodes in the early seasons.
- Seasons
- 20
- Episodes
- 264
- Episode length
- 180 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S20 E8 “Episode 8”, 29 October 2026.
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Latest episode
S20 E7: Episode 7
Aired 22 October 2026
Seasons 20
Season 1
2008 · 12 episodes
Season 2
2009 · 15 episodes
Season 3
2009 · 13 episodes
Season 4
2010 · 12 episodes
Season 5
2011 · 12 episodes
Season 6
2012 · 13 episodes
Season 7
2013 · 12 episodes
Season 8
2014 · 13 episodes
Season 9
2015 · 14 episodes
Season 10
2016 · 14 episodes
Season 11
2017 · 14 episodes
Season 12
2018 · 15 episodes
Season 13
2019 · 14 episodes
Season 14
2020 · 13 episodes
Season 15
2021 · 13 episodes
Season 16
2022 · 13 episodes
Season 17
2023 · 13 episodes
Season 18
2024 · 13 episodes
Season 19
2025 · 13 episodes
Season 20
2026 · 13 episodes
Specials
2014 · 8 episodes
Cast & crew
- Simon CowellCreator
- Alessandro CattelanSelf - Presenter · 135 ep
- MorganSelf - Judge · 105 ep
- FedezSelf - Judge · 98 ep
- Mara MaionchiSelf - Judge · 95 ep
- Manuel AgnelliSelf - Guest · 82 ep
- MIKASelf - Guest · 67 ep
- Simona VenturaSelf - Judge · 64 ep
- ElioSelf - Judge · 63 ep
- Francesco FacchinettiSelf - Presenter · 52 ep
- GiorgiaSelf - Guest · 43 ep
- ArisaSelf - Judge · 40 ep
- Jake La FuriaSelf - Judge · 39 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 March 2008
- Network
- Rai 2, Sky Uno, Sky Italia, TV8, TV 8
- Language
- Italian
- Country
- Italy
- Type
- Scripted
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X Factor: quick answers
Is X Factor worth watching?
X Factor doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of X Factor are there?
X Factor has 20 seasons and 264 episodes, about 180 minutes each.
Is X Factor finished?
No. The next episode, S20 E8 “Episode 8”, airs 29 October 2026.
Is X Factor suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for X Factor yet.
What shows are like X Factor?
If you liked X Factor, try Wheel of Fortune, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, Jeopardy!.
Who created X Factor?
X Factor was created by Simon Cowell and stars Alessandro Cattelan, Morgan, Fedez.