X Factor ''The X Factor'' is a television music competition franchise created by British producer Simon Cowell and his company Syco Entertainment. It originated in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for ''Pop Idol'' (2001–2003 ...

'' is a Danish television music competition to find new singing talent. The sixth season premiered on December 28, 2012 on

DR1 DR1 (DR Et) is the flagship television channel of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR). It became Denmark's first television station when it began broadcasting in 1951 – at first only for an hour a day three times a week. Besides its ...

and ended on March 22, 2013. Signe Molde replaced

Lise Rønne Lise Rønne (born 1 November 1978 in Viborg) is a Danish journalist and television presenter, best known in Denmark for presenting four seasons of ''X Factor'' as well as two seasons of ''Dansk Melodi Grand Prix''. She is best known outside Den ...

as host, while Emil Thorup hosted new spin-off show ''Xtra Factor''.

Thomas Blachman Thomas Blachman (born 1963) is a Danish jazz musician, composer, and judge on the Danish version of ''X Factor''. Biography Blachman is the son of Henning and Annie Blachman. One of his grandfathers is Isak Blachman, a Jewish immigrant from Vite ...

returned for his fifth season as judge, while

Ida Corr Ida Corr (born 14 March 1977 in Aarhus, Denmark) is a Gambian-Danish singer, songwriter and music producer. Early life Ida Corr was born on the 14th of March 1977 to a Danish mother and a Gambian father in Aarhus, Denmark. Her father was a ...

and

Anne Linnet Anne Linnet (born 30 July 1953 in Århus, Denmark) is a Danish singer, musician composer، and writer. She has released a number of solo albums and has also been a member of several bands, such as Shit & Chanel, Anne Linnet Band, and Marquis de ...

joined the judging panel as replacements for former judges,

Pernille Rosendahl Pernille Rosendahl (born 22 March 1972) is a Danish singer, who besides her solo career was lead singer of the Danish band Swan Lee and now is lead vocalist for the Danish rock band The Storm. Rosendahl was born in Aalborg and started music at ...

and

Cutfather Mich Hedin Hansen (born 9 April 1968), known professionally as Cutfather, is a Danish music producer, songwriter, remixer and DJ based in Copenhagen. Cutfather has a studio on Njalsgade, Copenhagen. Career Cutfather is perhaps best known for his ...

. At the final on March 22 at

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, mentored by Corr, was announced as the winner.

Judges and hosts

After the sixth live show of the sixth season on March 15, 2013,

was asked if she would return as a judge for another season and said that she did not know. On 17 June, it was reported that former judge

Remee Remee Sigvardt Jackman (né Mikkel Johan Imer Sigvardt; born Frederiksberg, 8 November 1974), better known as Remee, is a Danish producer, composer and songwriter. Career Remee has written more than 60 hits and has sold over 25 million records. H ...

, who appeared in the first three seasons, was in talks with

to return as a judge for season 7. On August 16, it was announced that Eva Harlou would replace Signe Molde as host for the seventh season. On 17 September, judge

revealed that

Lina Rafn Lina Rafn Sørensen (born 12 August 1976), known professionally as Lina Rafn is a Danish female singer, songwriter and producer active in the band Infernal. Additionally, she is a former VJ on the Danish music video channel ''The Voice TV Danm ...

, who appeared in the first two seasons, and Remee would be re-joining

for season 7.

Selection process

Bootcamp

The 6 eliminated acts were: *15-23s: Emil, Sarah *Over 24s: Dariana, Stine *Groups: Mette & Henrik, Nanna & Sofia

Contestants

: – Winner : – Runner-up

Live shows

Results summary

;Colour key Contestants' colour key: :

Live show details

Week 1 (February 9)

*Theme: Hope ;Judges' votes to eliminate * Corr: Lotus * Linnet: Jonas * Blachman: Lotus

Week 2 (February 15)

*Theme: Against ;Judges' votes to eliminate * Corr: Zaina * Blachman: Jonas * Linnet: Zaina

Week 3 (February 22)

*Theme: Power ;Judges' votes to eliminate * Blachman: Jonas * Linnet decided to let Corr decide between her two acts * Corr: Jonas

Week 4 (March 1)

*Theme: DR Bigband ;Judges' votes to eliminate * Blachman: Wasteland * Corr: Anna & Lusanda * Linnet: Anna & Lusanda

Week 5 (March 8)

*Theme: Danish hits *Guest mentors:

and

*Musical Guests:

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("Børn af Natten") &

Rasmus Walter Rasmus Walter-Hansen is a Danish singer and guitarist originating from Aarhus. He is twin-brother of filmmaker Anders Walter. His debut album was the self-titled ''Rasmus Walter'' in 2011 with debut single being "Dybt vand". Prior to a solo ca ...

("Endeløst") *Group performances: "Mine øjne de skal se" / " Jeg vil ha' dig for mig selv" / "Jeg tager imod" / "Den jeg elsker" / "Midt om natten"

Week 6: Semi-final (March 15)

* Theme: Viewers choice; Judges choice * Musical Guest:

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") The semi-final did not feature a final showdown and instead the act with the fewest public votes, Amanda, was automatically eliminated.

Week 7: Final (March 22)

References

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