The X Factor: Lashardia (season one)

**The first season** of the Lashardian version of the music competition show *The X Factor*, *The X Factor: Lashardia*, began airing on LRT on 10 December 2014.

The competition consists of auditions, in front of producers and then the judges with a live audience; boot camp; judges' houses and then the live finals. Auditions for the show began in early summer 2014 and concluded in early autumn 2014. The show was hosted by Lashardian TV presenter Katia Ninömeyer, while the judging panel consisted of Pal Nigtöfoor, Darya Shashinöbach, Sabine Bursöhurt, and Zaras Abdulöfarwa.

Season one's finale aired on 2 April 2015, resulting in Olga Davorcha as the winner, and Sabine Bursöhurt as the winning mentor.

## Judges and host

At the time of announcing the Lashardian of *The X Factor*, there were no confirmed judges or hosts. Later, Lashardian record producer and songwriter Pal Nigtöfoor was announced as the first judge. He was followed by Lashardian record executive Zaras Abdulöfarwa, ex-Fallen Angels member Darya Shashinöbach, and recording artist Sabine Bursöhurt. Numerous people were speculated to host the series, including Shashinöbach's former bandmate Lina Leftöhamm, actor Alek Orinösampsen, and television personality Oliver Jemösan. It was later revealed that the heavily rumored radio host and actress Katia Ninömeyer would host the show.

## Selection process

### Auditions

Auditions for producers began in Ubenmoor, on 12 June. They then took place in Pivot, Jurgensland, on 19 June, and continued in Kesa, Nortensland on 1 July. More auditions took place in Vershando, Mortasland on 8 July, and finished in Beck, Skaarsland on 15 July.

For auditioners not able to attend the in-person auditions, they were able to submit an audition tape to producers.

The last set of auditions took place during August and September 2014. These auditions individually occur simultaneously before both the judges and a live studio audience; and with such audience in attendance able to applaud/cheer approval or disapproval and perhaps influencing the judges.

Summary of judges' auditions
 Kesa | 5–6 September 2014
 Vershando | 12–13 September 2014
 Beck | 19–20 September 2014

### Boot camp

Day one of boot camp started with dance training and then the acts were called to the stage in groups of 10 to sing in front of the judges. After all of them performed, the acts were brought in front of the judges as part of one of three groups. Two of these groups made it through and one was eliminated, leaving 100 acts still in the competition. The judges threw a party for the remaining acts that for many lasted late into the night.

Day two started with everyone getting woken up at 6:00am and heading to meet Abdulöfarwa. He informed them that they would be put into "ensembles" and groups, and would be working with stylists, choreographers, and vocal coaches. They were given five hours to learn the songs they were given. One third of the acts would be eliminated by the end of the second day. Several of the ensembles performances were aired. The first ensemble performed "Life Isn't Fair", the second ensemble performed "In My Head", the third ensemble performed "Diamond Eyes", the fourth ensemble performed "Starlight", the fifth ensemble performed "Love Me", the sixth ensemble performed "Lollipop", the seventh ensemble performed "Nothing" and the eighth ensemble performed "No One".

Day two continued with more ensembles performing for the judges. The ninth ensemble performed "You Don't Know Me". Next, they showed a couple of quick shots of some ensembles, presumably consisting of all people that would not make it through to the end. The tenth ensemble that was covered in detail performed "Let Go". The eleventh (and final) ensemble performed "Heartache". Next, the judges deliberated, and decided on which a third of the acts would be eliminated.

Day three had all 64 acts perform for the judges. They were given a list of 35 songs at the end of day two and were told to choose one that best represented them. At the end of this final boot camp round, 32 acts would go through to judges' houses. This final performance was done in front of a crowd of 3,000 people. After each of the performances, the judges gave no feedback.

The first boot camp episode aired on 21 January and covered the first two days of boot camp. The second bootcamp episode aired on 22 January and covered the rest of day two and the remainder of bootcamp. By the end of bootcamp, 162 acts were cut to 32, 8 acts in each category. The judges later found out which category they would mentor and their acts joined them at their house.

### Judges' houses

Era helped Nigtöfoor to pick his finalists in Morgana, Ubenmoor and Lina Leftöhamm acted as a guest judge helping Shashinöbach to pick her finalists in Hoffmann, Ubenmoor. Olia Janisöpfleg helped Abdulöfarwa choose his finalists in Kesa. Sox assisted Bursöhurt in Port of Lashardia, Pesa to pick her finalists.

The first two judges' house segments chronicling Nigtöfoor and Bursöhurt were aired on 28 January, while the final two segments showing Shashinöbach and Abdulöfarwa were aired on 29 January.

Summary of judges' houses
 Bursöhurt
 Nigtöfoor
 Shashinöbach

## Finalists

*See also: List of The X Factor: Lashardia finalists (season one).*

The final 20 finalists were confirmed as follows;

Key:

     – Winner
     – Runner-up
     – Third place

## Live shows

### Results summary

Color key

      – | Contestant received the most public votes

### Live show details

#### Week 1 (4 February)

Judges' decisions to eliminate
* **Nigtöfoor:** PlaqueNine – He saw little chemistry between the two of them onstage and didn't think that this was the right business for them.
* **Shashinöbach:** Rodrigöshez – She thought the other acts wanted it more.
* **Bursöhurt:** Janella – She saw the other acts as more marketable.
* **Abdulöfarwa:** Gemishöshash – Gemishöshash forgot his lyrics.

#### Week 2 (11/12 February)

* Theme: 90s anthems
* Group performance: "Follow Me Down"
* Musical guest: Olia Janisöpfleg ("Like No One's Watching" and "Perfect")

Judges' decisions to eliminate
* **Nigtöfoor:** Mamörood – No reason given.
* **Shashinöbach:** Mamörood – No reason given.
* **Bursöhurt:** Mamörood – Backed her own act, Richöbeet.
* **Abdulöfarwa:** Richöbeet – Backed his own act, Mamörood

#### Week 3 (18/19 February)

* Theme: Lashardian songs
* Group performance: "Nomo hvor"
* Musical guest: Sox ("Come 'N' Get It (Mama Lasda)")

Judges' decisions to eliminate
* **Nigtöfoor:** Klamöheishen – Backed his own act, Black Magic.
* **Shashinöbach:** Black Magic – Backed her own act, Klamöheishen.
* **Bursöhurt:** Klamöheishen – Saw more potential in Black Magic.
* **Abdulöfarwa:** Klamöheishen – Thought Black Magic was more talented.

#### Week 4 (25/26 February)

* Theme: Lashpop
* Group performance: "Streets of Gold"
* Musical guest: MegaRotz & Malisa ("Fire")

Judges' decisions to eliminate
* **Nigtöfoor:** Black Magic – Couldn't decide, so he sent the vote to deadlock.
* **Shashinöbach:** Playing God – Thought Black Magic would make it farther.
* **Bursöhurt:** Black Magic – Stated Black Magic was already in the bottom so they deserve to go home.
* **Abdulöfarwa:** Playing God – Stated he believed Black Magic was the best group in the competition.

#### Week 5 (4/5 March)

* Theme: American hits
* Group performance: "Syrup & Honey"
* Musical guest: Neverland ("In a Moment Like This")

Judges' decisions to eliminate
* **Nigtöfoor:** Nika and the Rollers – Gave no reason.
* **Shashinöbach:** Nika and the Rollers – Gave no reason.
* **Bursöhurt:** Nika and the Rollers – Stated Playing God's final showdown performance swayed her.
* **Abdulöfarwa:** Nika and the Rollers – Thought Playing God had more potential.

#### Week 6 (11/12 March)

* Theme: Rock
* Group performance: "Forever Young"
* Musical guest: Matelda Hanköjons ("Dragon")

Judges' decisions to eliminate
* **Nigtöfoor:** Klevörachi – Thought Roköleben was more original.
* **Shashinöbach:** Roköleben – Saw more potential in Klevörachi.
* **Bursöhurt:** Klevörachi – Stated Roköleben's performances moved her.
* **Abdulöfarwa:** Roköleben – Thought Roköleben didn't stand a chance in the industry.

#### Week 7 (18/19 March)

* Theme: Mentor's choice; contestant's choice
* Group performance: "History Repeats"
* Musical guest: Kam Wiköluk ("Amazing")

Judges' decisions to eliminate
* **Nigtöfoor:** Klevörachi – Stated Nanömine had "the voice of an angel".
* **Shashinöbach:** Klevörachi – Backed her own act, Nanömine.
* **Bursöhurt:** Klevörachi – Called Nanömine one of her favorite acts in the competition.
* **Abdulöfarwa:** Nanömine – Backed his own act, Klevörachi.

#### Week 8: Semi-finals (25/26 March)

* Theme: Dance floor hits; song to get you to the final
* Group performance: "You Get What You Get"
* Musical guest: Abbe ("Be My Guest")

#### Week 9: Finals (1/2 April)

* Theme: Winner's single; celebrity duets; best performance
* Group performance: "A Picture Lasts Forever"
* Musical guest: Darya Shashinöbach and Sabine Bursöhurt ("Ledna" and "Superman"), Monika Radöbark ("Chains")