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''The X Factor'' is a New Zealand television reality music competition, originating from the original UK series and based on the Australian ''The X Factor'' production format.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv/8944712/X-Factor-follows-reality-bible-religiously )〕 The show began in 2013 and is open to anyone aged 14 and over. The winner is signed to Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand. The contestants are split into the show's four traditional categories: Boys, Girls, Over-25s and Groups.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.tv3.co.nz/Portals/0/Content/shows/TheXFactorNZ/Season1/AUDNZXF0911.pdf )〕 From the second series, bands are also able to enter in the group category. Both series have been hosted by Dominic Bowden. ==History== ''The X Factor'' was created by Simon Cowell in the United Kingdom and the New Zealand version is based on the original UK series. TV3 initially purchased the rights to produce a local version of ''The X Factor'' in 2010. In September 2012, TV3 finally confirmed that the first series would begin production in early 2013. Broadcast funding agency NZ On Air confirmed they would contribute $1.6 million to the first series as a minority investor, for the production of 30 episodes of 60 minutes duration each.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.nzonair.govt.nz/news/newspressreleases/pressrelease_2012_09_14.aspx )〕 Dominic Bowden is the sole host of the series. First Series The first series was co-produced by MediaWorks and FremantleMedia Australia. The series' key sponsors were Ford New Zealand as broadcast sponsor, Samsung Electronics as technology partner with McDonald's and Coca-Cola as programme partners.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1212/S00339/tv3-signs-brit-award-winner-for-the-x-factor-nz.htm )〕 The broadcast sponsor of series two is McDonald's, with Mazda, Fruttare, 2degrees and VO5 as programme partners. The judging panel for season one consisted of Australian Idol winner Stan Walker, All Saints singer Melanie Blatt, Kiwi singer Ruby Frost and New Zealand born singer/songwriter Daniel Bedingfield. The judges were accompanied by Dominic Bowden who hosted the series. The series premiered on 21 April 2013 and finished on 22 July 2013. For the judges retreat, judges were assigned or selected a assistant judge to assist their choices. Aswell as taking their contestants international. Bedingfield was assisted by singer/songwriter and sister Natasha Bedingfield and travelled to Rarotonga, Blatt was assisted by Rachel Stevens and travelled to Mahurangi, Frost was assisted by X Factor Australia judge, Guy Sebastian and travelled to Sydney and Walker was assisted by Hollie Smith and went to Queenstown. Jackie Thomas was announced as X Factor NZ winner for 2013, with Whenua Patuwai placing second and Benny Tipene coming in third place. Second Series A second series of ''The X Factor'' was not included in TV3's 2014 line-up, however in August 2014 TV3 confirmed that a second series of the show would be made. Production began in November 2014 and the series will screen in 2015. NZ On Air will contribute $800,000 minority funding to the second series. The judging panel for the second season saw Husband and Wife Duo, Natalia Kills and Willy Moon join original judges Stan Walker and Melanie Blatt. Dominic Bowden returned to host season two. Again in season two, judges retreat went international with the help of celebrity guests. Blatt was assisted by Nicole Appleton and travelled to Pattaya. Walker was assited by Ginny Blackmore and travelled to Bangkok. Moon was assisted by former New Zealand's Got Talent judge, Jason Kerrison and travelled to Karaka and Kills was assisted by former X Factor New Zealand contestant, Benny Tipene and travelled to Titirangi. On 15 March 2015 during the first live episode of ''The X Factor'', Natalia Kills and Willy Moon bullied and verbally attacked a contestant, Joe Irvine. The next day, several hours before that day's episode aired, it was announced that the two judges had been fired from the series. That nights episode saw only Walker and Blatt attend the panel. Kills and Moon were replaced by I Am Giant drummer, Shelton Woolwright and X Factor Australia judge, Natalie Bassingthwaighte. The series was won by Bassingthwaighte's contestant, Beau Monga. Nyssa Collins placed second and Brendon Thomas and the Vibes followed in third. Third Series In October 2015, Mediaworks confirmed that it would not be producing a third series of ''The X Factor'' in 2016. Mediaworks would not say whether the series would return in 2017. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The X Factor (New Zealand TV series)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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