page_title: List of The X Factor (Australian TV series) finalists
hierarchical_section_title: List of The X Factor (Australian TV series) finalists
caption_attribution_description: Les Misérables red carpet movie premiere, Sydney, Australia... News... Les Misérables enjoyed its Sydney, Australia red carpet premiere at the State Theatre in Sydney's CBD this evening. Movie stars present for the red carpet premiere included Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Tom Hooper, and Sir Cameron Mackintosh. Hundreds of fans and dozens of news media lined King Street to catch a glimpse of the stars. News... The screen adaptation of 'Les Miserables' is being discussed as potential Oscar worthy and its mega star, 'Our' Hugh Jackman has warmly welcomed the buzz as recognition of how hard it is to transform a musical to the screen, no matter how good the material. The star-studded film version of the stage musical debuted to critics at screenings in New York, London, Los Angeles and Sydney last weekend and it did very well, with many standing ovations and strong reviews. Popular show business website Showbiz.com advised Jackman was a sure contender for the best actor Academy Award for his role as Jean Valjean, the ex-prisoner who creates a successful new life for himself. The Universal Studios flick, directed by Tom Hooper who won an Oscar for 'The King's Speech', also features fellow Aussies Russell Crowe as Jackman's nemesis Inspector Javert and leading lady Anne Hathaway as Fantine. Jackman said he had not seen the final cut until the Sydney viewing and he was "pretty blown away by it". "I think everyone understands that musical movies are probably the Mount Everest of movies," he told ABC TV. "There's so many elements that need to come together. Les Mis has so much pedigree, not only in world literature, but as probably one of the most successful stage musicals of all time. "So there was a lot at risk, but I loved it, I really loved it." The stage version has been seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries to date and in 21 languages around the globe, and is still breaking box-office records in its 27th year. Jackman, who made his name on the stage but is best known for his role as Wolverine in the "X-Men" movie series, said his latest role, set against the backdrop of 19th century France, was the hardest of his career so far. "There's no doubt that of all the things I feel I can do, this demanded more than anything," he said. "As a pedigree of work, it's probably higher than anything else I've been in. The director, the ensemble, it was certainly one of those projects that felt like a once in a lifetime event." It makes the early Oscar buzz all the more satisfying for the Sydney-based star. "I would love nothing better than for the film to get recognised because I know how hard everyone worked and what was at stake, and we all know how musicals, when they don't come out well, can stink to high heaven," he said. "So, any kind of positive buzz, of course I'm happy." Stay tuned to Media Man, Music News Australia and the official Les Miserables and Universal Pictures websites for updates. Websites Les Miserables official website www.lesmiserablesfilm.com Les Miserables official website (Australia) www.lesmiserablesmovie.com.au Universal Pictures Australia www.universalpicturesaustralia.com Music News Australia www.musicnewsaustralia.com Media Man International www.mediamanint.com
context_page_description: The X Factor is an Australian television reality music competition that first aired in 2005. As of 2015, there have been seven seasons; one on Network Ten and six on the Seven Network. The final round of the competition features a number of solo singers and vocal groups: nine for season one, twelve for seasons two, three, four, five and seven, and thirteen for season six. A total of 83 acts have reached the finals of their seasons. Season three winner Reece Mastin is the most successful contestant from the show, having attained two top-five albums and three number-one singles, with nine platinum and three gold certifications.
  During the first season, the finalists were split into three categories: 16-24s, Over 25s and Groups. Each category was mentored by Mark Holden, Kate Ceberano and John Reid. From season two onwards, the 16-24s category was split into separate male and female sections, making four categories in all: Boys, Girls, Over 25s and Groups. The judging panel was replaced by Guy Sebastian, Natalie Imbruglia, Ronan Keating and Kyle Sandilands who is the additional fourth judge.
context_section_description: The X Factor is an Australian television reality music competition that first aired in 2005. As of 2015, there have been seven seasons; one on Network Ten and six on the Seven Network. The final round of the competition features a number of solo singers and vocal groups: nine for season one, twelve for seasons two, three, four, five and seven, and thirteen for season six. A total of 83 acts have reached the finals of their seasons. Season three winner Reece Mastin is the most successful contestant from the show, having attained two top-five albums and three number-one singles, with nine platinum and three gold certifications.
  During the first season, the finalists were split into three categories: 16-24s (soloists aged 16 to 24), Over 25s (soloists aged 25 and over) and Groups (including duos). Each category was mentored by Mark Holden, Kate Ceberano and John Reid. From season two onwards, the 16-24s category was split into separate male and female sections, making four categories in all: Boys, Girls, Over 25s and Groups. The judging panel was replaced by Guy Sebastian, Natalie Imbruglia, Ronan Keating and Kyle Sandilands who is the additional fourth judge. In season three, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Mel B joined the judging panel as replacements for Imbruglia and Sandilands. Dannii Minogue and Redfoo replaced Mel B and Sebastian in the fifth season. In season five, the Over 25s category was changed to Over 24s (soloists aged 24 and over), the Boys age and the Girls age was  both changed to 14 to 23.
  In season six, the Over 24s category was changed back to Over 25s (soloists aged 25 and over), the Boys age and the Girls age was both changed back to 14 to 24.
  In Season 8, Boys (male soloists) and Girls (female soloists) has been defunct and making the 14-21s (soloists aged 14–21s) to come back, the Over 25s category was changed to Over 22s (soloists aged 22 and over).  Sebastian returned in season seven along with Chris Isaak and James Blunt to replace Redfoo, Bassingthwaighte and Keating. Mel B returned in season eight along with Iggy Azalea and Adam Lambert to replace Minogue, Issak and Blunt.
caption: Altiyan Childs, season two winner
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