The X Factor is an Australian television reality music competition, based on the original series in the UK, to find new singing talent. The second season is set to premiere on August 30, 2010. The first series was cancelled five years ago due to poor ratings, but the show was revived after Seven Network acquired the rights through meetings with creator Simon Cowell.

The show will be broadcast on the Seven Network, as opposed to Network Ten which aired the prior series. Seven will also air spin-off show The Xtra Factor on 7Two. The second season was originally to be hosted by actor Matthew Newton replacing first season host Daniel MacPherson. However, Newton was forced to quit the series during production for personal reasons. Luke Jacobz was announced as Newton’s replacement. It is not clear how the producers intend on dealing with footage of original host,Matthew Newton.On August 28th,2010it was announced that Nova Radio Presenter,Natalie Garonzi would host The Xtra Factor,a backastage program that would air immediately after the live performance show concludes on Seven’s Digital Subchannel,7TWO. Auditions took place throughout May and June, 2010 with Kyle Sandilands, Natalie Imbruglia, Guy Sebastian and Ronan Keating joining the show as the brand new judging panel.

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• Format : Interactive reality talent show
• Created by : Simon Cowell
• Broadcast from : August 30th 2010
• Judges : Kyle Sandilands, Natalie Imbruglia, Guy Sebastian, Ronan Keating
• Hosts : Luke Jacobz, Natalie Garonzi
• Broadcaster : Network Seven

Link

• http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/
• All Reality TV

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He has sold over 1.5 million cds in Australia alone, including more than 800,000 albums. His awards include Channel V’s Artist Of The Year in 2004, and Urban Music Awards for Best Male Artist in 2006 and Best R&B Album for his third album Closer To The Sun in 2007.

Sebastian has been one of Australia’s most successful musicians in recent years. Three of his albums have been nominated for highest selling album at the Annual ARIA Music Awards. He is the only Australian male vocalist in ARIA Chart history to have four No. 1 singles, one behind John Farnham’s record in Australian music history. His debut single "Angels Brought Me Here" was the highest selling single in Australia in 2003, and won the 2004 ARIA for highest seller. His most recent No. 1, "Like it Like That", was the highest selling Australian artist single in 2009. In January 2010 ARIA published the top sellers of the previous decade, and "Angels Brought Me Here" was named the highest selling song of the decade, with "Like It Like That" coming in at No.29, the 6th highest Australian artist entry. On the album chart his debut album Just As I Am was No.28, the 9th highest placed Australian artist album, and the highest entry for an Australian Idol contestant.

Sebastian has worked with high profile American musicians. He co-wrote songs for his second album Beautiful Life with Brian McKnight and Robin Thicke. His fourth album The Memphis Album, a tribute album to Memphis soul, was recorded with members of The Mgs, including Steve Cropper who co-wrote and played on some of the original songs. The Mgs were also his band on his 2008 Australian tour. His lastest album features several tracks with John Mayer playing guitar and singing backing vocals, and also a duet with Jordin Sparks, "Art Of Love".

Sebastian’s debut single reached No.1 in four Asian countries and New Zealand. It achieved platinum accreditation in New Zealand, with his debut album reaching No.3 and gaining double platinum accreditation there. In February 2010 "Art Of Love" was released in New Zealand and debuted on the RAINZ singles chart at No. 14. Sebastian was signed to Victor Records, a subdivision of Sony America’s Commercial Group in 2008. Due to company restructuring the release was delayed, but they recently reaffirmed the album will be released in the US in 2010.

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• Birth name : Guy Theodore Sebastian
• Born : October 26, 1981
• Birth place : Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
• Origin : Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
• Genres : Pop, R&B, Soul, Gospel
• Occupations : Singer-songwriter
• Years active : 2003 – present
• Labels : Sony Music
• Website : www.guysebastian.com.au

Discography

• 2003 : Just as I Am
• 2004 : Beautiful Life
• 2006 : Closer to the Sun
• 2007 : The Memphis Album
• 2009 : Like it Like That