The X Factor (UK series 5) Ratings Ratings

| Episode | Air_date | Official_ITV1_rating | Weekly_rank | Share_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditions 1 | 16 August | 10.78 | 1 | 48.2% |
| Auditions 2 | 23 August | 10.10 | 1 | 45.4% |
| Auditions 3 | 30 August | 8.80 | 2 | 43.5% |
| Auditions 4 | 6 September | 9.57 | 1 | 42.8% |
| Auditions 5 | 13 September | 9.96 | 1 | 43.2% |
| Auditions 6 | 20 September | 10.01 | 1 | 41.7% |
| Bootcamp 1 | 27 September | 8.94 | 6 | 36.0% |
| Bootcamp 2 | 28 September | 9.47 | 1 | 38.1% |
| Judges` houses 1 | 4 October | 10.84 | 1 | 40.5% |
| Judges` houses 2 | 5 October | 10.11 | 3 | 42.7% |
| Live show 1 | 11 October | 11.09 | 1 | 44.1% |
| Results 1 | 11 October | 9.05 | 7 | 40.8% |
| Live show 2 | 18 October | 10.21 | 3 | 38.5% |