The X Factor (Australian TV series) season 1

*The X Factor*
The X Factor
Season 1
Presented by	Daniel MacPherson; Chloe Maxwell
Judges	Mark Holden; Kate Ceberano; John Reid;
Winner	Random
Winning mentor	Mark Holden
Runner-up	Russell Gooley
Release
Original network	Network Ten
Original release	6 February –; 15 May 2005
Season chronology
	Next →; Season 2

The X Factor was an Australian television music competition to find new singing talent. The first season premiered on 6 February 2005 and ended on 15 May 2005. The show was cancelled after the series ended due to poor ratings, but was revived in 2010 after Seven Network acquired the rights through meetings with show creator Simon Cowell.^[1]

^ "Seven, Nine to engage in X Factor 'bidding war'". The Spy Report. Media Spy. 26 February 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2010.

[xfactorspeculation-1] "Seven, Nine to engage in X Factor 'bidding war'". The Spy Report. Media Spy. 26 February 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2010.

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The X Factor
Season 1

Presented by	Daniel MacPherson Chloe Maxwell
Judges	Mark Holden Kate Ceberano John Reid
Winner	Random
Winning mentor	Mark Holden
Runner-up	Russell Gooley

Release
Original network	Network Ten
Original release	6 February (2005-02-06) – 15 May 2005 (2005-05-15)
Season chronology
Next → Season 2