The third season of X Factor Indonesia aired on 13 December 2021 and is produced by RCTI in-house production and Fremantle Indonesia. resumes his role as the host of the show alongside returning judges Rossa, while Afgan, Ahmad Dhani and Bebi Romeo is replaced by Anang Hermansyah, Bunga Citra Lestari, Ariel "Noah", and . The winner of this season received 1 billion rupiahs, an all-new car and motorcycle units, and a recording contract with Hits Records.
The competition was won by 24-year-old Alvin Jonathan, with Bunga Citra Lestari emerging as the winning mentor, ending Rossa's winning streak in the previous two seasons. It's Bunga's first win as a mentor and the first win for a contestant from the 'Boys' category.
was the first cast member confirmed to return for the third season in July 2021 based on his Instagram post. Later, it was officially announced in X Factor Indonesia's official social media as same as 35th Robby's birthday date at July 25, 2021.
At October 19, 2021 a spoiler video showed at social media that Rossa return for her third season, with another new judges such as Anang Hermansyah, Ariel "Noah", Bunga Citra Lestari, and . Later, it was officially announced in X Factor Indonesia's official social media at November 5, 2021.
The online auditions divided into three phases. First phase began on July 14 â August 15, 2021, second phase began on September 6âÂÂ19, 2021 and third phase began on October 11âÂÂ31, 2021 at RCTI+, Facebook, Instagram and Facebook Messenger platform. The online auditions also held at TikTok platform. This season only held online auditions and no held direct auditions in any city because of COVID-19 pandemic.
The contestants who passed online audition were later invited to the last set of auditions in Jakarta. These auditions individually occur simultaneously before the judges; and with no audience in studio to keep COVID-19 safety protocols. The auditions were broadcast on December 13âÂÂ14 and 20âÂÂ21 episodes.
The 30 successful acts were:
The top 15 contestants were confirmed as follows;
Key:
The Gala live shows began on January 17, 2022.
Act in team BCL
Act in team Ariel
Act in team Anang
Act in team Rossa
Act in team Judika
Contestant was in the bottom two/three and had to sing again in the Save Me Song
Contestant received the fewest public votes but safe from elimination (no Save Me Song)
Contestant received the most public votes
Contestant received the fewest public votes and was immediately eliminated (no Save Me Song)
Contestant came 1st place
Contestant came 2nd place
The most multi 1st place on public vote
Anang Hermansyah was absent for the first gala live show due to being in quarantine. Therefore, Maia Estianty filled in as her replacement.
Anang Hermansyah was absent for the second gala live show due to being in quarantine. Therefore, Maia Estianty filled in as her replacement.
Judika was absent for the fifth gala live show. Therefore, Armand Maulana filled in as his replacement.