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Series 3

After the X (Aug/12/2006)

Performers from the last series talk about what has happened to them in the last year. All twelve acts which made the live final stages of the competition discuss what they are up to now. Acts which were less successful also return including Dorothy Morrison who explains how the show has changed her life too.

Guest Stars: Brenda Edwards as Herself, Conway Sisters as Themselves, Chenai Zinuku as Herself, Philip McGee (1) as Himself, Nicholas Dorsett as Himself, Maria Lawson as Herself, Andy Abraham as Himself, Shayne Ward as Himself, Spirit and Destiny as Themselves, Dorothy Morrison as Herself, Chico Slimani as Himself, Journey South as Themselves

55 :03x01 - Series 3 - Open Auditions 1 (Aug/19/2006)

Kate Thornton returns to present the new series of X Factor. The auditions start in Manchester where Tim's performance leaves all the judges speechless. When 16 year old Shaun enters the audition room he is over come by nerves and Sharon asks him to come back and try again later. When the auditions hit London, Simon shocks Sharon and Louis by introducing guest judge Paula Abdul to them. Pure Liberty, Leona and Jonathan all manage to impress the judges and make it through. Donna and Francesco are not as lucky and receive bad reviews. When the auditions return to Manchester, Shaun overcomes his nerves and makes it through to the next stage.

Guest Stars: Leona Lewis as Herself, Tim Richardson as Himself, Jonathan Bremner as Himself, Shaun Rogerson as Himself, | Co-Guest Stars: Peter Dickson as Announcer

Director: Michelle Kirschner

Songs: Jonathan Bremner -- Have You Met Miss Jones, Shaun Rogerson -- Right Here Waiting

56 :03x02 - Series 3 - Open Auditions 2 (Aug/26/2006)

Kate returns to present more highlights from the auditions. This week the auditions start in Bristol where Ashley manages to impress all the judges with his unique voice. When the audition move onto Manchester, Warren's performance leaves the judges speechless. Paris manages to wow all the judges with her operatic voice and they all want her to go through until she admits that she is just 14. The judges ears are forced to listen to more awful performances before Raymond manages to impress them and make it through. When the auditions move onto Birmingham the groups manage to impress. Vicky who runs a Louis Walsh fan site makes it through. Richard and Sarah also impress the judges.

Guest Stars: Vicky Robinson (2) as Herself, Raymond Quinn as Himself, | Co-Guest Stars: Peter Dickson as Announcer

Director: Michelle Kirschner

57 :03x03 - Series 3 - Open Auditions 3 (Sep/02/2006)

Kate presents the third of the audition shows. This week the auditions start in Glasgow where Allan manages to impress the judges. Not everybody though is nearly as successful and they are cruelly rejected by the judges. 44 year old Katie is successful though when Simon loves her voice and she makes it through. The auditions move to Newcastle where punk rocker Laura and boyfriend and girlfriend Gemma and Joe make it through. More hopes are dashed by the judges before Samantha makes it through. Back in Glasgow, Richard who made it through to boot camp last year makes it though again. Nikita manages to impress all the judges and Simon predicts that she could go far in the competition.

Guest Stars: Richard Peachy as Himself, Tina Dickinson as Herself, Joe Lawson as Himself, Gemma Warburton as Herself, | Co-Guest Stars: Peter Dickson as Announcer

Director: Michelle Kirschner

58 :03x04 - Series 3 - Open Auditions 4 (Sep/09/2006)

It's the fourth of the audition shows and the judges are forced to listen to yet more awful performances. When the auditions move back to London things improve. Linda, Ben and Robert both manage to impress the judges. The over sixty year old performers also manage to impress. Trevor is not to lucky though as he gives an awful audition. When the auditions move onto Manchester, Eskimo Blonde from last year return to try again without lead singer Hari. Hari is also back though as a solo singer. Hari manages to get through but Eskimo Blonde without her don't.

Guest Stars: Eskimo Blonde as Themselves, Hari Blanch as Herself, | Co-Guest Stars: Peter Dickson as Announcer

Director: Michelle Kirschner

59 :03x05 - Series 3 - Open Auditions 5 (Sep/16/2006)

The auditions continue and this week the they start in Dublin. The day doesn't start well and the judges are forced to listen to many awful performances. Things improve though when Morgan makes it through. Sharon is forced to return home when there is a fire at her house. Rudi isn't happy when Louis wants to put him through and Simon doesn't. Wayne fairs better though and makes it through when both judges agree it was good performance. When the auditions move onto Birmingham, Sharon returns and 38 year old Ian impresses her and Louis and makes it though. The auditions then move onto Glasgow where Rudi returns to give it another go. Louis wants to put him through but once again Simon doesn't. Sharon agrees with Louis and Rudi finally makes it through. The McDonald Brothers also impress as does Kerry who is in a wheelchair.

Guest Stars: Kerry McGregor as Herself, | Co-Guest Stars: Peter Dickson as Announcer

Director: Michelle Kirschner

60 :03x06 - Series 3 - Open Auditions 6 (Sep/23/2006)

It's the final chance for anybody to impress the judges. The auditions start in Birmingham this week where Leona manages to make it through. Others manage to impress the judges too but not everybody is as lucky. Jamie is disappointed when he doesn't make it through. When the auditions return to London, Jemma manages to impress all the judges. Others to impress and make it through include 47 year old Deborah and Roxanne. Eaton Road manage to impress all the judges and make it through. Debbie isn't happy when Louis doesn't like her and they end throwing a glass of water over one another. With the auditions over the judges learn which section of the competition they will be mentoring this year. Simon is happy when he learns that he has the under 25's as is Sharon with over 25's. Louis is not happy though when he learns that he has the groups.

Guest Stars: Roxanne Gregory (2) as Herself, | Co-Guest Stars: Peter Dickson as Announcer

Director: Michelle Kirschner

61 :03x07 - Series 3 - Boot Camp 1 (Sep/30/2006)

The lucky competitors who made it through the auditions attend the boot camp where they learn for the first time who will be their mentor this year. Simon is not overly impressed with everybody in his section. The Brothers who just missed out on a place in the live finals last year split up and form two separate groups. A the end of the first day many are sent home leaving the lucky hopefuls to battle it out on day two.

Guest Stars: Adam Neroni as Himself, Carlo Muscutelli as Himself, Katie Angus (1) as Herself, Gemma Sampson as Herself, Stacey Barnes as Herself, Tiwa Savage as Herself, Lyn Fairbanks as Herself, Pure Liberty as Themselves, Sinitta Renay as Herself, Hari Blanch as Herself, Dolly Rockers as Themselves, Shaun Rogerson as Himself, Avenue as Themselves, | Co-Guest Stars: Peter Dickson as Announcer

Director: Michelle Kirschner

62 :03x08 - Series 3 - Boot Camp 2 (Sep/30/2006)

The second day of boot camp opens with Simon and the under 25's. When Simon isn't happy he sends home more people leaving him with just fourteen. After he has seen each of the fourteen perform again he decides on his final seven. After Simon has made his decision he isn't happy and demands to be allowed to have an eight person. Richard is relieved when he gets a reprieve and makes it through. Next up is Louis and the groups. After hearing everybody perform Louis chooses his final eight instead of seven. Finally it's Sharon and the over 25's. Kate becomes overcome when it's her turn to sing but she just about manages to pull it off. Sharon reveals her final eight and it includes Kate.

Guest Stars: The Unconventionals as Themselves, Ben Mills as Himself, Dionne Mitchell as Herself, Eton Road as Themselves, Dolly Rockers as Themselves, Pure Liberty as Themselves, McDonald Brothers as Themselves, Brothers One as Themselves, Christian Neroni as Himself, Adam Neroni as Himself, Shaun Rogerson as Himself, Katie Angus (1) as Herself, 4Sure as Themselves, Avenue as Themselves, Gemma Sampson as Herself, Ashley McKenzie as Himself, Stacey Barnes as Herself, Carlo Muscutelli as Himself, Lyn Fairbanks as Herself, Robert Allen (2) as Himself, Tiwa Savage as Herself, | Co-Guest Stars: Peter Dickson as Announcer

Director: Michelle Kirschner

63 :03x09 - Series 3 - Boot Camp 3 (Oct/07/2006)

Simon Cowell takes his remaining hopefuls off to Miami and gives them one last chance to impress. Sharon's hopefuls have one last chance to impress at the Dorchester hotel in London whilst Louis takes his hopefuls to Ireland.

Guest Stars: Tiwa Savage as Herself, Pure Liberty as Themselves, Stacey Barnes as Herself, Gemma Sampson as Herself, Avenue as Themselves, Shaun Rogerson as Himself, Jonathan Bremner as Himself, Katie Angus (1) as Herself, Nikitta Angus as Herself, Samantha Elphick as Herself, | Co-Guest Stars: Peter Dickson as Announcer

Director: Michelle Kirschner

64 :03x10 - Series 3 - Boot Camp 4 (Oct/07/2006)

Sharon's performers are the first to learn their fate with Robert, Dionne, Kerry and Ben making it through. Next up is Louis who puts through, 4Sure, The McDonald Brothers, Avenue and The Unconventionals. When Louis later discovers that Avenue already have an agent he replaces them in the competition with Eton Road. Finally Simon decides to put Leona, Ashley, Nikitta and Raymond through. All the successful and unsuccessful singers return home to tell their family and friends their fate.

Guest Stars: Shaun Rogerson as Himself, Jonathan Bremner as Himself, Tiwa Savage as Herself, Lyn Fairbanks as Herself, Katie Angus (1) as Herself, Dolly Rockers as Themselves, Avenue as Themselves, Pure Liberty as Themselves, Gemma Sampson as Herself, Stacey Barnes as Herself, | Co-Guest Stars: Peter Dickson as Announcer

65 :03x11 - Series 3 - Live Finals 1 (Oct/14/2006)

Kate Thornton introduces the first of the live finals. The twelve finalists have to perform Motown songs tonight. The artists who stand out tonight are Dionne, Ashley, 4Sure and Leona. After everyone has finished performing the phone lines are opened for the public vote.

Guest Stars: Lionel Richie as Himself, | Co-Guest Stars: Peter Dickson as Announcer