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X Factor (Danish TV series) season 5
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X Factor is a Danish television music competition to find new singing talent. The fifth season premiered on 1 January 2012 on DR1, and ended on 23 March 2012 at Jyske Bank Boxen. Lise Rønne returned for her fourth season as host. Thomas Blachman, Pernille Rosendahl and Cutfather returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons.
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Judges and host
On 12 September 2011 it was announced that Thomas Blachman, Pernille Rosendahl and Cutfather would all be returning as judges for season 5, along with Lise Rønne as host.[1]
Selection process
Auditions
Auditions took place in Copenhagen and Århus.
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Cutfather was given the Over 25s category, Rosendahl was given the 15–24s and Blachman was given the Groups.
Bootcamp
Cutfather was assisted by Kato in choosing his final three in the Over 25s category for the live shows; Rosendahl was assisted by Mattias Kolstrup in choosing her final three in the 15–24s category; and Blachman was assisted in choosing his final three in the Groups category by Dicte.
The 6 eliminated acts were:
- 15–24s: Jonas, Kristel
- Over 25s: Jason, Kristel
- Groups: Double Trouble, Julie & Johnnie
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Contestants
Key:
- – Winner
- – Runner-up
- – Withdrew
Live shows
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The live shows started on 10 February 2012 at DR Byen.
- Colour key
| – | Contestant was in the bottom two and had to sing again in the final showdown |
| – | Contestant received the fewest public votes and was immediately eliminated (no final showdown) |
| – | Contestant received the most public votes |
Contestants' colour key:
– Rosendahl's contestants (15–24s) – Cutfather's contestants (Over 25s) – Blachman's contestants (Groups)
1 In week 4, Blachman voted against his own act and Cutfather didn't have to vote, but he later said that he would have voted against Tandberg & Østenby.
Live show details
Week 1 (10 February)
- Theme: Free choice
- Judges' votes to eliminate
- Blachman: Katrine
- Cutfather: Phuong & Rasmus
- Rosendahl: Phuong & Rasmus
Week 2 (17 February)
- Theme: Danish hits
- Judges' votes to eliminate
- Cutfather: Katrine
- Rosendahl: Mulila
- Blachman: Katrine
Week 3 (24 February)
- Theme: Dance hits
- Judges' votes to eliminate
- Cutfather: Tandberg & Østenby
- Rosendahl: Mulila
- Blachman: Mulila
Week 4 (2 March)
- Theme: Mash-ups
- Judges' votes to eliminate
- Rosendahl: Tandberg & Østenby
- Blachman: Tandberg & Østenby
- Cutfather: didn't have to vote, but he later said that he would have voted against Tandberg & Østenby.
Week 5 (9 March)
- Theme: Songs by Rasmus Seebach
- Musical Guest: Lionel Richie & Rasmus Seebach ("Say You, Say Me")
There was no elimination this week due to Nicoline Simone & Jean Michel withdrawing for personal reasons. All votes from this week were moved forward to the next week.
Week 6: Semi-final (16 March)
- Theme: Unplugged songs; Rap songs (duet)
- Musical Guests: Yepha ("Det går ned"), Kesi ("Ku Godt") & Clemens feat. Sarah West ("Ingen kender dagen")
The semi-final did not feature a final showdown and instead the act with the fewest public votes, Morten Benjamin, was automatically eliminated.
Week 7: Final (23 March)
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