| The X Factor | |
|---|---|
| Season 8 | |
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| Hosted by | Jason Dundas |
| Judges | |
| Winner | Isaiah Firebrace |
| Winning mentor | Adam Lambert |
| Runner-up | Davey Woder |
| Release | |
| Original network | Seven Network |
| Original release | 3 October – 21 November 2016 |
| Season chronology | |
The X Factor was an Australian television reality music competition, based on the original British version, to find new singing talent; the winner of which received a Sony Music Australia recording contract.[1] The eighth season, branded as X Factor: Next Generation, premiered on Seven Network on 3 October 2016.[2] Jason Dundas replaced Luke Jacobz as host; with the judging panel consisting of Mel B, Guy Sebastian, Iggy Azalea and Adam Lambert. The winner was Isaiah Firebrace and his winner's single "It's Gotta Be You" was released after the final. He was mentored by Lambert, who won as mentor for the first and only time.
- ^ "The X Factor – 2016". Archived from the original on 22 April 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (16 September 2016). "Returning: The X Factor 2016". tvtonight.com.au. Australia: Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 16 September 2016.