The X Factor (Season 8)

Auditions No. 1 (Episode 1)

Air date: 2016-10-03

Runtime: 90 min

Overview: The X Factor Next Generation starts tonight with 2 brand new Superstar judges, Iggy Azalea and Adam Lambert joining X Factor heavy weight Guy Sebastian to unearth Australia's next singing sensation.

Auditions No. 2 (Episode 2)

Air date: 2016-10-04

Runtime: 90 min

Overview: Auditions continue as the next generation of talent keeps coming! Guy meets his match in one contestant and an unlikely pop star takes to the stage.

Auditions No. 3 (Episode 3)

Air date: 2016-10-05

Overview: Tonight more singers from all over Australia take to the stage. An incredible story, you will not believe. Plus a familiar face returns. Then witness the most spine tingling audition of the year.

Auditions No. 4 (Episode 4)

Air date: 2016-10-09

Overview: The judges continue their search for a world class star. Competition is fierce as auditions continue, the groups keeps on firing...and the most inspiring schoolgirl in Australia takes to the stage.

Auditions No. 5 (Episode 5)

Air date: 2016-10-10

Overview: It's the penultimate night of auditions at The X Factor and with the judges settled in they hold no punches. Iggy and Guy lock horns over one act, then see the most shocking audition ever.

Auditions No. 6 (Episode 6)

Air date: 2016-10-11

Overview: It's the final night of auditions. The Judges find out their categories, then the contestants face a daunting acapella challenge to secure a spot at The Three Seat Challenge. Will your favorite make it?

The Three Seat Challenge No. 1 (Episode 7)

Air date: 2016-10-16

Overview: Tonight Adam and the Unders continue the toughest challenge to date, The Three Seat Challenge. With returnee Isaiah already winning Adam's first seat, will he keep it?

The Three Seat Challenge No. 2 (Episode 8)

Air date: 2016-10-17

Overview: The Three Seat Challenge continues with Iggy and the Groups. With the fourth Judge lurking in the wings ready to steal unsuccessful acts, it's never been more important for the Judges to choose wisely.

The Three Seat Challenge No. 3 (Episode 9)

Air date: 2016-10-18

Overview: It's the last night of The Three Seat Challenge and it is the toughest yet. Guy must whittle down the Overs from 13 to just three. Who will get a chair...and most importantly, keep it?

Top 12 Perform (Episode 10)

Air date: 2016-10-23

Overview: With the auditions finished and the three seat challenge completed, it's time for the X Factor finalists to take to the stage for their first live performances. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

Top 12 Results (Episode 11)

Air date: 2016-10-24

Overview: It's the first results show as contestants face the next stage of the competition with judges Iggy Azalea, Adam Lambert, Guy Sebastian and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

Top 8 Perform (Episode 12)

Air date: 2016-10-30

Overview: The X Factor finalists once again take to the stage for their live performances, in front of judges Guy Sebastian, Adam Lambert, Iggy Azalea and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

Top 8 Results (Episode 13)

Air date: 2016-10-31

Overview: It's the second results show as contestants face the next stage of the competition with judges Iggy Azalea, Adam Lambert, Guy Sebastian and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

Top 7 Perform (Episode 14)

Air date: 2016-11-06

Overview: The X Factor finalists once again take to the stage for their live performances, in front of judges Guy Sebastian, Adam Lambert, Iggy Azalea and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

Top 7 Results (Episode 15)

Air date: 2016-11-07

Overview: The numbers are dwindling as contestants face the next stage of the competition with judges Iggy Azalea, Adam Lambert, Guy Sebastian and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

Top 5 Perform (Episode 16)

Air date: 2016-11-13

Overview: The X Factor finalists once again take to the stage for their live performances, in front of judges Guy Sebastian, Adam Lambert, Iggy Azalea and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

Top 5 Results (Episode 17)

Air date: 2016-11-14

Overview: The numbers are dwindling as contestants face the next stage of the competition with judges Iggy Azalea, Adam Lambert, Guy Sebastian and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.

The Final (Episode 18)

Air date: 2016-11-20

Grand Final Decider (Episode 19)

Air date: 2016-11-21