X Factor (Polish TV series) season 3

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X Factor
Season 3
Hosted by Patricia Kazadi
Judges Czesław Mozil
Tatiana Okupnik
Kuba Wojewódzki
WinnerKlaudia Gawor
Runner-up Grzegorz Hyży
Release
Original network TVN
Original release23 February (2013-02-23) –
26 May 2013 (2013-05-26)
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X Factor is a Polish television music competition to find new singing talent and part of a British franchise The X Factor . The third series began on 23 February 2013 and ended on 26 May 2013. All three judges known from the previous series including Czesław Mozil, Tatiana Okupnik and Kuba Wojewódzki returned. On 21 November 2012 it was announced that Jarosław Kuźniar would not be back to present the series for personal reasons and his commitments to TVN24. [1] On 13 December 2012, Patricia Kazadi was confirmed as the new presenter. [2] It was reported that Marcin Prokop, Szymon Majewski and Agnieszka Szulim had also been in running for the role. [3]

The winner of the series was Klaudia Gawor, who received a recording contract with label Sony Music Poland, 100,000 PLN and a car funded by Sokołów, sponsor of the show. It was also revealed that MTV would produce her debut music video. [4]

Selection process

Auditions

The pre-auditions began on 1 December in Wrocław and ended on 15 December 2012 in Warsaw. [5] These were followed by judges' auditions held in Zabrze on 9–11 January 2013 and 23–25 January 2013. [6]

CityVenuePre-audition
Wrocław Hotel Mercure 'Panorama'1 December 2012
Zabrze House of Music and Dance2 December 2012
Gdańsk Hotel Mercure 'Heweliusz'8 December 2012
Warsaw Torwar Hall 15 December 2012

Bootcamp

Bootcamp stage of the competition took place at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw on 5–6 February 2013. On the first day acts divided into groups gave performances in front of the judges. Each act sang a part of song, they had chosen. Selection of songs included: "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi, "Next To Me" by Emeli Sande, "Imagine" by John Lennon, Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)", "Are You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny Kravitz, "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction, "Wherever You Will Go" by The Calling, "Drive By" by Train and Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing".

At the end of the day judges chose forty acts, who got through to the second day of Botcamp. Each of them had to choose one song out of two given and prepare their solo performance overnight. After seeing all performances, the judges made the decision and selected fifteen acts, five in each category, who got through to the Judges' houses stage of the competition.

At the end of Bootcamp each judge received the category they would be mentoring. Wojewódzki was given the 16-24s, Mozil got the Over 25s and Okupnik was asked to look after the Groups.

The fifteen chosen acts were:

Judges' houses

The Judges' houses stage was filmed in various locations in the country throughout March 2013. Tatiana Okupnik was joined by musician and producer Radzimir Dębski, who helped her to choose her final three acts. Czesław Mozil was aided by musician known from YouTube CeZik, while Kuba Wojewódzki invited Katarzyna Nosowska.

The six eliminated acts were:

Contestants' performances on the judges' houses
ActSongResult
Over-25s
Wojciech Ezzat"Love's Divine"Through
Zofia Szulakowska"Ta Noc Do Innych Jest Niepodobna"Eliminated
Grzegorz Hyży"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"Through
Olga Barej"Titanium"Through
Piotr 'Elton' Waśkowski"One"Eliminated
Groups
The Voices"Bohemian Rhapsody"Through
Aicha and Asteya"I Try"Through
Girls On Fire"This World"Through
Daddy's Prides"Ain't No Other Man"Eliminated
Kasia and Ewa"Back to Black"Eliminated
16-24s
Diana John"1+1"Eliminated
Klaudia Gawor"Halo"Through
Filip Mettler"I'd Rather Go Blind"Through
Marta Ławska"There You'll Be"Eliminated
Maja Hyży"A Woman's Worth"Through

Contestants

The contestants were announced during the episode broadcast on 6 April 2013. [7]

Key:

 – Winner
 – Runner up
 – Third Place
Category (mentor)Acts
16-24s (Wojewódzki)Klaudia Gawor Maja Hyży Filip Mettler
Over 25s (Mozil)Olga BarejWojciech Ezzat Grzegorz Hyży
Groups (Okupnik)Aicha and AsteyaGirls On FireThe Voices

Live shows

Results summary

Contestants' colour key:

 – Czesław Mozil's contestants (over 25s)
 – Kuba Wojewódzki's contestants (16–24s)
 – Tatiana Okupnik's contestants (groups)
Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7
Klaudia GaworSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeWinner
Grzegorz Hyży SafeSafeSafeSafeSafeBottom twoRunner-up
Wojciech EzzatSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeThird place
Maja Hyży SafeSafeSafeSafeBottom twoBottom twoEliminated
(week 6)
Girls On FireSafeSafeBottom twoBottom twoBottom twoEliminated
(week 5)
Aicha and AsteyaBottom twoBottom twoSafeBottom twoEliminated
(week 4)
Filip MettlerSafeSafeBottom twoEliminated
(week 3)
Olga BarejSafeBottom twoEliminated
(week 2)
The VoicesBottom twoEliminated
(week 1)
Bottom twoAicha and Asteya,
The Voices		Aicha and Asteya,
Olga Barej		Filip Mettler,
Girls On Fire		Aicha and Asteya,
Girls On Fire		Girls On Fire,
Maja Hyży		Grzegorz Hyży,
Maja Hyży		No final showdown or judges' vote: results are based on public votes alone
Mozil's's vote to saveThe VoicesOlga BarejGirls On FireGirls On FireMaja HyżyGrzegorz Hyży
Okupnik's vote to saveAicha and AsteyaAicha and AsteyaGirls On FireGirls On FireGirls On FireGrzegorz Hyży
Wojewódzki's vote to saveAicha and AsteyaAicha and AsteyaFilip MettlerAicha and AsteyaMaja HyżyMaja Hyży
EliminatedThe Voices
1 of 3 votes
Minority		Olga Barej
1 of 3 votes
Minority		Filip Mettler
1 of 3 votes
Minority		Aicha and Asteya
1 of 3 votes
Minority		Girls On Fire
1 of 3 votes
Minority		Maja Hyży
1 of 3 votes
Minority		Wojciech Ezzat
Grzegorz Hyży

Live show details

Week 1 (13 April)

Contestants' performances on the first live show
ActOrderSongResult
Aicha and Asteya1"Move in the Right Direction"Bottom two
Olga Barej2"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"Safe
Filip Mettler3"When I Was Your Man"Safe
Girls On Fire4"Scream & Shout"Safe
Wojciech Ezzat5"Heaven"Safe
Klaudia Gawor6"Just Give Me a Reason"Safe
The Voices7"Mirrors"Bottom two
Grzegorz Hyży8"Troublemaker"Safe
Maja Hyży9"Summertime Sadness"Safe
Final showdown details
Aicha and Asteya1"I Follow Rivers"Safe
The Voices2"The Way You Make Me Feel"Eliminated
Judges' votes to save [10]
  • Wojewódzki: Aicha and Asteya
  • Mozil: The Voices
  • Okupnik: Aicha and Asteya

Week 2 (20 April)

Contestants' performances on the second live show
ActOrderSongResult
Grzegorz Hyży1"Seven Nation Army"Safe
Filip Mettler2"Cry Me a River"Safe
Aicha and Asteya3"Toxic"Bottom two
Wojciech Ezzat4"With a Little Help from My Friends"Safe
Maja Hyży5"It's My Life"Safe
Girls On Fire6"The Final Countdown"Safe
Olga Barej7"Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)"Bottom two
Klaudia Gawor8"Listen to Your Heart"Safe
Final showdown details
Olga Barej1"Rescue Me"Eliminated
Aicha and Asteya2"One Day / Reckoning Song"Safe
Judges' votes to save [11]
  • Okupnik: Aicha and Asteya - thought Barej's final showdown performance was better than her first performance, but backed her own act, Aicha and Asteya
  • Mozil: Olga Barej - said Barej sang better in the final showdown performance, effectively backing his own act, Olga Barej
  • Wojewódzki: Aicha and Asteya - gave no reason

Week 3 (27 April)

Contestants' performances on the third live show
ActOrderSongResult
Filip Mettler1"Without You"Bottom two
Maja Hyży2"Only Girl (In the World)"Safe
Girls On Fire3"I Should Be So Lucky" / "Can't Get You Out of My Head"Bottom two
Wojciech Ezzat4"Treasure"Safe
Klaudia Gawor5"Like a Prayer"Safe
Aicha and Asteya6"Poker Face"Safe
Grzegorz Hyży7"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go"Safe
Final showdown details
Filip Mettler1"Locked Out of Heaven"Eliminated
Girls On Fire2"Girl on Fire"Safe
Judges' votes to save [12]
  • Wojewódzki: Filip Mettler - thought both acts sang better in the final showdown performance than before, but backed his own act, Filip Mettler
  • Okupnik: Girls On Fire - said she was disappointed Girls On Fire were in bottom two, effectively backing her own act, Girls On Fire
  • Mozil: Girls On Fire - praised Mettler's confidence in the final showdown performance, but stated it was not enough and backed Girls On Fire

Week 4 (4 May)

Contestants' performances on the fourth live show
ActOrderSongResult
Aicha and Asteya1"Thriller"Bottom two
Maja Hyży2"You Are Not Alone"Safe
Grzegorz Hyży3"Too Much Love Will Kill You"Safe
Girls On Fire4"We Will Rock You"Bottom two
Klaudia Gawor5"I'll Be There"Safe
Wojciech Ezzat6"Who Wants to Live Forever"Safe
Final showdown details
Aicha and Asteya1"Stay"Eliminated
Girls On Fire2"Don't Let Go (Love)"Safe
Judges' votes to save [13]
  • Mozil: Girls On Fire - thought Aicha and Asteya don't work as a duo and backed Girls On Fire
  • Wojewódzki: Aicha and Asteya - praised Girls on Fire for their final showdown performance, though decided to back Aicha and Asteya
  • Okupnik: Girls On Fire - gave no reason

Week 5 (11 May)

  • Theme: Pop songs; Polish songs
Contestants' performances on the fifth live show
ActOrderFirst songOrderSecond songResult
Wojciech Ezzat1"Angels"6"C'est la vie"Safe
Maja Hyży2"Everything at Once"7"Testosteron"Bottom two
Girls On Fire3"Crazy in Love" / "Crazy"8"Supermenka"Bottom two
Grzegorz Hyży4"This Love"9"Za szkłem"Safe
Klaudia Gawor5"Because You Loved Me"10"Ja wysiadam"Safe
Final showdown details
Maja Hyży1"Schoolin' Life"Safe
Girls On Fire2"Proud Mary"Eliminated
Judges' votes to save [14]
  • Wojewódzki: Maja Hyży - backed his own act
  • Okupnik: Girls On Fire - backed her own act
  • Mozil: Maja Hyży - thought Hyży had better connection with audience

Week 6: Semi-final (18 May)

Contestants' performances on the sixth live show
ActOrderFirst songOrderSecond songResult
Klaudia Gawor1"Lady Marmalade"5"All the Man That I Need"Safe
Grzegorz Hyży2"I Need a Dollar"6"If You Don't Know Me by Now"Bottom two
Maja Hyży3"Smooth Operator"7"If I Ain't Got You"Bottom two
Wojciech Ezzat4"Georgia on My Mind"8"Don't Stop the Music"Safe
Final showdown details
Maja Hyży1"The Best"Eliminated
Grzegorz Hyży2"She Will Be Loved"Safe
Judges' votes to save [15]
  • Wojewódzki: Maja Hyży - stated his vote was not against Grzegorz Hyży, but had to back his own act, Maja Hyży
  • Mozil: Grzegorz Hyży - backed his own act
  • Okupnik: Grzegorz Hyży - thought there were some weaknesses in Maja Hyży's performances and decided to back Grzegorz Hyży

Week 7: Final (26 May)

Contestants' performances on the seventh live show
ActOrderFirst songOrderSecond songOrderThird song (duet)Result
Grzegorz Hyży1"Seven Nation Army"4"Pragnienie"7"Wild Love" (with Rea Garvey)Runner-up
Wojciech Ezzat2"With a Little Help from My Friends"5"Ilu"8"Twist In My Sobriety" (with Tanita Tikaram)Third Place
Klaudia Gawor3"Because You Loved Me"6"Lekkość życia bez słów"9"List" (with Edyta Górniak)Winner

Winner

On 26 May 2013 in the final episode of the series Klaudia Gawor was crowned the winner.

Klaudia Gawor (born 1995) is a singer from Kraków. She has been singing for five years, after her primary school music teacher encouraged her to take vocal lessons. She graduated from a two-year vocal-acting school. In 2011 Gawor won „Talenty Małopolski 2011” competition and „Festiwal Małych Form Teatralnych”. Now she is taking classical vocal lessons. Since 2011 she is a member of Kraków Gospel Choir. Her favourite music genres are jazz, soul and 60's blues.

Ratings

Summary of episode ratings
EpisodeDateOfficial rating
(millions)		Share (%)Share 16-49 (%)
Auditions 123 February3 795 98324,40%28,60%
Auditions 22 March3 739 82823,10%27,40%
Auditions 39 March3 533 61621,60%25,50%
Auditions 416 March3 516 57822,00%26,10%
Auditions 523 March3 835 95624,10%28,70%
Bootcamp30 March3 075 40521,70%25,40%
Judges' houses6 April2 660 55716,80%20,80%
Live show 113 April2 997 79419,80%25,70%
Live show 220 April2 478 37816,90%21,60%
Live show 327 April2 368 10916,50%21,20%
Live show 44 May2 391 18117,40%20,60%
Live show 511 May2 426 95718,30%22,40%
Live Semi-final18 May2 252 81117,50%22,70%
Live Final26 May3 126 01419,50%22,50%
Series average20132 966 14619,89%24,22%

References

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