The X Factor: Series 15
Season 15 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The X Factor Season 14.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 15 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Sep 1, 2018 · 60 min
Simon Cowell, Louis Tomlinson, Robbie Williams and Ayda Williams return for an exciting fifteenth season of the UK's biggest singing competition, starting with arena auditions at S
Episode 2
Sep 2, 2018 · 60 min
The search for a new music superstar continues with the second of the Auditions shows
Episode 3
Sep 8, 2018 · 60 min
The search for a new music superstar continues as The X Factor returns to ITV. Heralding the start of a new era for the nation’s most talked about entertainment show, is a brand-ne
Episode 4
Sep 9, 2018 · 60 min
The search for a new music superstar continues as The X Factor returns to ITV. Heralding the start of a new era for the nation’s most talked about entertainment show, is a brand-ne
Episode 5
Sep 15, 2018 · 60 min
The SSE Arena Wembley is the location as the audition rounds continue in the talent contest, hosted by Dermot O’Leary. Judges Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams, Louis Tomlinson and Si
Episode 6
Sep 16, 2018 · 60 min
The search for a new music superstar heats up as the auditions continue at the SSE Arena.
Episode 7
Sep 22, 2018 · 60 min
The search for a new music superstar heats up as the auditions continue. Judges Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams, Louis Tomlinson and Simon Cowell audition more hopefuls at the SSE A
Episode 8
Sep 23, 2018 · 60 min
The search for a new music superstar heats up as the auditions continue. Joining music mogul Simon Cowell as judges are Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams and Louis Tomlinson.
Six Chair Challenge 1
Sep 29, 2018 · 60 min
The Six Chair Challenge returns, promising amazing performances alongside agonising decisions for judges Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams, Louis Tomlinson and Simon Cowell, as they m
Six Chair Challenge 2
Sep 30, 2018 · 60 min
Dermot O'Leary hosts the second of the three Six Chair Challenge episodes, in which the acts perform individually before the judges choose who will be selected for the next stage.
Six Chair Challenge 3
Oct 6, 2018 · 60 min
The final Six Chair Challenge episodes, in which the acts perform individually before the judges choose who will be selected for the next stage.
Judges' Houses 1
Oct 7, 2018 · 60 min
The remaining 24 acts jet off to the Judges' Houses stage. Offering a glimpse into the jetset lifestyle that the winner could have, the contestants travel to glamorous destinations
Judges' Houses 2
Oct 13, 2018 · 60 min
The competition reaches its next stage as the remaining acts jet off to the Judges' Houses, where they have a final chance to make a good impression.
Live Show 2
Oct 27, 2018 · 60 min
Each of the acts will need to show their adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition.
Results Show 2
Oct 28, 2018 · 60 min
Each of the acts will need to show its adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition; Dermot O'Leary hosts.
Live Show 3
Nov 3, 2018 · 60 min
Each of the acts will need to show its adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition; Dermot O'Leary hosts.
Live Show 3 Results
Nov 4, 2018 · 60 min
Dermot O'Leary hosts as the nerve-racking live shows continue; each of the acts will need to show their adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in t
Live Show 4
Nov 10, 2018 · 60 min
Dermot O'Leary hosts as the nerve-racking live shows continue.
Live show 5
Nov 17, 2018 · 60 min
Each of the acts will need to show its adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition; Dermot O'Leary hosts.
Live results 5
Nov 18, 2018 · 60 min
Each of the acts will need to show its adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition; Dermot O'Leary hosts.
Live Show 6
Nov 24, 2018 · 60 min
Each of the acts will need to show its adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition; Dermot O'Leary hosts.
Results Show 6
Nov 25, 2018 · 60 min
Each of the acts will need to show its adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition; Dermot O'Leary hosts.
Final Saturday
Dec 1, 2018 · 60 min
The final acts perform in the hope of impressing the judges and the audience at home, while a lineup of guest performers takes to the stage.
Final Sunday
Dec 2, 2018 · 60 min
Dermot O'Leary hosts the tension-packed season finale as the X Factor 2018 winner is crowned.