X Factor (2026)
- Latest / next episode
- Oct 15, 2026
- 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.
Where to watch in Italy
Streaming on Sky Go & NOW. Cinedrix doesn't stream titles; these take you to the service.
Cast
Giorgia
Self - Presenter
Jake La Furia
Self - Judge
Paola Iezzi
Self - Judge
Francesco Gabbani
Self - Judge
Irama
Self - Judge
Crew
- Created by
- Simon Cowell
Seasons
Season 1
Mar 10, 2008 · 12 episodes
Season 2
Jan 12, 2009 · 15 episodes
Season 3
Sep 10, 2009 · 13 episodes
Season 4
Sep 7, 2010 · 12 episodes
Season 5
Oct 20, 2011 · 12 episodes
Season 6
Sep 20, 2012 · 13 episodes
Season 7
Sep 26, 2013 · 12 episodes
Season 8
Sep 18, 2014 · 13 episodes
Season 9
Sep 10, 2015 · 14 episodes
Season 10
Sep 15, 2016 · 14 episodes
Season 11
Sep 14, 2017 · 14 episodes
Season 12
Sep 6, 2018 · 15 episodes
Season 13
Sep 12, 2019 · 14 episodes
Season 14
Sep 17, 2020 · 13 episodes
Season 15
Sep 16, 2021 · 13 episodes
Season 16
Sep 15, 2022 · 13 episodes
Season 17
Sep 14, 2023 · 13 episodes
Season 18
Sep 12, 2024 · 13 episodes
Season 19
Sep 11, 2025 · 13 episodes
Season 20
Sep 10, 2026 · 13 episodes
