X Factor (Danish TV series) season 17

X Factor is a Danish television music competition showcasing new singing talent. Maria Fantino is the new host to the show After Sofie Linde stepped down as host and Thomas Blachman and Simon Kvamm will return for their 16th and 2nd time as judges and they will be joined by Oh Land who is returning for 4th time as judge replacing Kwamie Liv as judge.

Helene Frank Won the Competition and The Brothers duo Selmani became the runner-up of the season and Simon Kvamm became winning mentor for the second season in a row.

Selection process

Auditions took place in Copenhagen and Aarhus.

The 18 successful acts were:

• Thomas Blachman: Mariya Apollonia, Aske & William, Ea Houbo Christensen, Sara Høgh, Kaos, Cristian Oprea
• Oh Land: Cyklus, Elipreeya, Mette Jeppesen, Nicolaj Lindby, August Tómasson, Elva Wahlberg
• Simon Kvamm: Anton & Viktor, Helene Frank, Victor Hauch, Selmani, Thilde Steffensen, Jonas Thomsen

Bootcamp

The 9 eliminated acts were:

• Thomas Blachman: Aske & William, Ea Houbo Christensen, Sara Høgh
• Oh Land: Elipreeya, Mette Jeppesen, August Tómasson
• Simon Kvamm: Anton & Viktor, Thilde Steffensen, Jonas Thomsen

Finalists

Key:

– Winner

– Runner-up

Live shows

Colour key

Contestants' colour key:

Live show details

Week 1 (February 23)

• Theme: Signature

Judges' votes to eliminate

• Kvamm: Nicolaj Lindby
• Oh Land: Victor Hauch
• Blachman: Victor Hauch

Week 2 (March 1)

• Theme: Songs from the 1980s

Judges' votes to eliminate

• Kvamm: Cyklus
• Blachman: Nicolaj Lindby
• Oh Land: Nicolaj Lindby

Week 3 (March 8)

• Theme: International Women's Day
• Musical guest: Emma Sehested Høeg ("Aldrig Helt Nok")

Judges' votes to eliminate

• Kvamm: Mariya Apollonia
• Oh Land: Kaos
• Blachman: Mariya Apollonia

Week 4 (March 15)

• Theme: TV & Movie songs

Judges' votes to eliminate

• Blachman: Elva Wahlberg
• Kvamm: Cyklus
• Oh Land: Cyklus

Week 5 (March 22)

• Theme: Family
• Group Performances: "Running in the Family" (performed by the top 5)
• Musical Guest: August Høyen ("Min Mor")

Judges' votes to eliminate

• Kvamm: Cristian Oprea
• Oh Land: Kaos
• Blachman: Kaos

Week 6: Semi-Final (March 29)

• Theme: Heart Rhymes with Pain
• Musical Guest: ROSÉL ("Igennem Din Mund")

The semi-final did not feature a sing-off and instead the act with the fewest public votes, Elva Wahlberg was automacally eliminated. After Elva Wahlberg's elimination, she sang "20 år" which was her own single and will be released on the music streaming services.

Week 7: Final (April 5)

• Theme: Judges Choice, Duet with a Special Guest, Winner Song
• Musical Guest: Christopher ("Fool's Gold"), Astrid S ("Hurts So Good)" & ("First to Go"),
• Group Performances: "Arcade", "Orchid Field (original song)" & "Let Her Go" (performed by the 3 finalists), "Lionheart (Fearless)" (performed by the 9 live show contestants), "A Beautiful Life" (performed by Christopher & the 9 live show contestants), "This is Me" (performed by the audtionees)

After Cristian Oprea's elimination, he sang "Sang om forventninger (Jeg vil bare være glad)" which was his own single and will be released on the music streaming services.

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