The X Factor 2005

Chico X Factor 2005The second series of the X Factor was show again on ITV1 from 20th August to 17th December 2005, this show ran longer than the first series and had seven acts in each of the three categories going to the judges' homes, and twelve acts were in the live finals, increased from last years nine acts.

All three judges returned; Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh although it was rumoured that Louis Walsh may not return due to contract negotiations.  Kate Thornton again returned as the host of the main ITV1 show and over 75,000 members of the public auditioned for the show.

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The X Factor 2005 Finalists

Each group of contestants had 4 finalists and these were each then mentored by one of the judges.  Shayne Ward was declared the winner of the show and Andy Abraham was the runner up.

16 to 24s - Louis Walsh

  • Shayne Ward
  • Nicholas Dorsett
  • Phillip Magee
  • Chenai Zinyuku

25 and overs - Sharon Osbourne

  • Andy Abraham
  • Brenda Edwards
  • Chico Slimani
  • Maria Lawson

Groups - Simon Cowell

  • Journey South
  • The Conway Sisters
  • 4 Tune
  • Addictiv Ladies