X Faktor (Slovenian TV series)

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X Faktor
GenreReality competition
Based on The X Factor
Developed by Simon Cowell
Presented by Peter Poles, Vid Valič
Judges Damjan Damjanovič, Jadranka Juras, Aleš Uranjek
Country of origin Slovenia
Original languageSlovenian
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes15
Production
Production locations Kino Šiška, Ljubljana; Austria Trend Hotel, Ljubljana; Kristalna palača, Ljubljana; La Subide, Italy; Mokrice Castle; Hotel Palace, Portorož; PRO PLUS studio, Ljubljana
Production companies FremantleMedia Australia, FremantleMedia, Syco
Original release
Network POP TV
Release18 March (2012-03-18) 
24 June 2012 (2012-06-24)
Related
The X Factor (British TV series), The X Factor (American TV series)

X Faktor was the Slovenian adaptation of the British television show The X Factor , a reality singing competition in which contestants performed songs to impress a panel of judges and viewers for a chance at stardom. It aired for one season [1] on the commercial channel POP TV, which also broadcast Slovenia's Got Talent .

Contents

Judges

Winner

Demetra Malalan, mentored by Jadranka Juras, won the competition. [2]

Runner-up

Matija Jahn, mentored by Damjan Damjanovič, placed second in the competition.

The competition

Producer auditions

Producer auditions took place from 14 to 29 January 2012 in six major cities across Slovenia: Maribor, Portorož, Kranj, Celje, Novo Mesto, and Ljubljana. Producers selected acts to participate in the next stage of the competition—the Judges’ auditions. Individuals and groups aged 14 and above were eligible to participate.

CityDate(s)
Maribor14 January 2012
Portorož15 January 2012
Kranj21 January 2012
Celje22 January 2012
Novo Mesto24 January 2012
Ljubljana28–29 January 2012

Judges’ auditions

The Judges’ auditions were held at the Kino Šiška complex in Ljubljana before a live audience. Judges decided whether each act would continue in the competition by giving a “yes” or “no.” This portion of the show aired in four episodes released on 18 March, 25 March, 1 April, and 8 April 2012.

Bootcamp

Bootcamp lasted for four days and took place at the Austria Trend Hotel in Ljubljana. This portion of the show aired in two episodes, released on 15 and 22 April 2012.

On the first day, 87 contestants were split into groups. Each group selected a song from an assigned list and decided which part of the song each member would sing. The groups then performed in front of the judges, and half of the candidates were eliminated.

On the second day, contestants learned a dance routine and were asked to perform it. Since everyone completed the choreography correctly, no one was eliminated. Afterward, the judges hosted a celebration at the hotel for the remaining contestants. Participants could choose to attend the party or rest in their rooms; most chose the party, knowing it might affect their performance the next day.

Candidates chosen by the judges to continue the competition

Category: teens, mentored by Damjan Damjanovič

Contestant NameAgeHome
Eva Marolt20 Šmartno pri Litiji
Ajda Kovačič16 Slovenj Gradec
Mitja Podlesnik18 Maribor
Demetra Malalan15 Trieste / Ljubljana
Žan Hauptman18 Maribor
Alma Merklin20 Murska Sobota

Category: adults, mentored by Jadranka Juras

Contestant NameAgeHome
Andreas Videčnik21 Switzerland
Tjaša Žalik24 Prekmurje
Diana Filipovič26 Ljubljana
Matija Jahn28 Celje
Gašper Mihelič21 Bela Krajina
Ana Soklič27 Bohinj

Category: groups, mentored by Aleš Uranjek

GroupMembersMember Names
Vox Arsana4Unknown
2BYONE3Unknown
Duo Ninja2Unknown
IN&OUT4Unknown
S.W.A.G.5Unknown
  • On the fourth day, candidates found out if they were chosen to go through to the next stage in the competition, the "Judge's Houses".

Judges' Houses

In the "Judges' Houses" portion of the show, each judge took their chosen candidates to secondary locations where the candidates would sing in front of that judge and a special guest. The judges then eliminated three of their six chosen candidates. The rest competed in the Live Shows. This portion of the show aired in two episodes released on April 29 and May 6, 2012.

Jandranka Juras took the over-21 group to Hotel Palace, Portorož in the city of Portorož, Slovenia. Jadranka's special guest was Nina Vodopivec, a former singer in the Slovenian band Tabu.

Aleš Urenjak took the multiple-member group to Mokrice Castle near the city of Jesenice, in Slovenia. Aleš's special guest was Nina Pušlar, a Slovenian pop singer.

Damjan Damjanovič took the 14–20 age group to the city of La Subide, in Italy. Damjan's special guest was his wife, Sabina Cvilak Damjanovič, a Slovenian opera singer.

Candidates who were chosen to compete in the Live Shows

CategoryMentorChosen candidates
TeensDamjan DamjanovičAjda Kovačič
Demetra Malalan
Alma Merklin
Over 21sJadranka JurasMatija Jahn
Gašper Mihelič
Ana Soklič
GroupsAleš Uranjek2BYONE
IN&OUT
S.W.A.G.

Live show results

ActWeek 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7
Demetra MalalanSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeWinner
Matija JahnSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeRunner-up
IN&OUTSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeBottom twoThird Place
Alma MerklinBottom twoSafeBottom twoSafeBottom twoBottom twoEliminated
(week 6)
Ana SokličSafeSafeSafeBottom twoBottom twoEliminated
(week 5)
Ajda KovačičSafeSafeSafeBottom twoEliminated
(week 4)
S.W.A.G.SafeBottom twoBottom twoEliminated
(week 3)
Gašper MiheličSafeBottom twoEliminated
(week 2)
2BYONEBottom twoEliminated
(week 1)
Final showdown2BYONE,
Alma Merklin
Gašper Mihelič,
S.W.A.G.
Alma Merklin,
S.W.A.G.
Ajda Kovačič,
Ana Soklič
Alma Merklin,
Ana Soklič
Alma Merklin,
IN&OUT
No final showdown or judges' vote: results are based on public votes alone
Juras's vote to eliminate2BYONES.W.A.G.S.W.A.G.Ajda Kovačičlma MerklinAlma Merklin
Uranjek's vote to eliminateAlma MerklinGašper MiheličAlma MerklinAjda KovačičAna SokličAlma Merklin
Damjanovič's vote to eliminate2BYONEGašper MiheličS.W.A.G.Ana SokličAna SokličIN&OUT
Eliminated2BYONE
2 of 3 votes
Majority
Gašper Mihelič
2 of 3 votes
Majority
S.W.A.G.
2 of 3 votes
Majority
Ajda Kovačič
2 of 3 votes
Majority
Ana Soklič
2 of 3 votes
Majority
Alma Merklin
2 of 3 votes
Majority
IN&OUT
Third Place
Matija Jahn
Runner-up

References

  1. "X Faktor (TV series 2012)". IMDb. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  2. "Demetra Malalan je zmagovalka X Factorja". Slovenske Novice (in Slovenian). Retrieved 17 September 2025.