X Factor (Polish TV series) season 2 explained

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The second series of Polish television music competition X Factor started on TVN on 3 March and will end in June 2012. The pre-auditions took place in December 2011 and filmed auditions began on 10 January 2012 in Zabrze. Two of the judges, Czesław Mozil and Kuba Wojewódzki returned, though Maja Sablewska had left the show after the first series. She was replaced by a new judge, Tatiana Okupnik. Jarosław Kuźniar returned to present the show.

Judges and presenter

The judging panel line-up for the second series of X Factor was revealed on 5 January 2012.[1] Kuba Wojewódzki and Czesław Mozil returned for the show and were joined by new judge, Tatiana Okupnik, who replaced Maja Sablewska.[2]

In December 2012, media reported that Maja Sablewska would not return and would be replaced by a female singer. Monika Brodka, Ewa Farna and Tatiana Okupnik were said to be in the running for the job.[3]

In October 2011, Adam Darski, better known by his stage name Nergal, was rumoured to join X Factor judging panel.[4] He was a judge on the first series of The Voice of Poland, but was expected not to return for the next year due to the controversy caused by his appearance on the show. Darski was accused of spreading satanism by his behaviour on stage. That was why many catholic organisations wanted the public Polish Television (TVP) which broadcasts the show, to fire him. His contract with TVP expired after the final of the series in December 2011.

In November 2011, Fakt reported that Natalia Kukulska might join the judging panel, replacing Maja Sablewska. Kukulska was already rumoured as judge on the first series of X Factor in late 2010, but the network decided to hire Sablewska. According to some reports, Kukulska was interested in the judging role on the show.[5]

On 8 November 2011, Fakt reported that Edyta Górniak was one of the favourites to become the permanent judge or only appear at the judges' houses stage of the show.[6] Few days later, in an interview with Plejada she confirmed that she had been offered a judging role on X Factor and its rival show, Bitwa na głosy.[7] She revealed that she was considering both offers, but not as seriously as media reports. She also added that she wanted to focus on her upcoming concerts and might not have enough time to serve as a judge. Later, Górniak was announced as the new coach on Bitwa na głosy.

On 21 November 2011, it was officially confirmed by TVN that Jarosław Kuźniar would return to present the second series of X Factor.[8]

Selection process

Applications and auditions

The pre-auditions took place in December 2011 in four Polish cities: Gdańsk, Wrocław, Zabrze and Warsaw. These featured auditionees performing in front of the producers only, without judges' participation yet.[9] The filming started with the judges' auditions, which began on 10 January 2012 in Zabrze. These also continued on 11 and 12 January.[10] The second part of Zabrze auditions took place on 25, 26 and 27 January.[11]

City VenuePre-auditionAudition
GdańskHotel Mercure 'Heweliusz' 2 December 2011 rowspan="2"
WrocławHotel Mercure 'Panorama' 4 December 2011
ZabrzeHouse of Music and Dance 11 December 2011 10–12 January 2012; 25–27 January 2012
Warsaw17 December 2011

Bootcamp

Bootcamp took place on 31 January and 1 February in Warsaw. The episode was broadcast on 7 April 2012.

The fifteen chosen acts were:

Judges' houses

Tatiana Okupnik was joined by Verona Chard, who helped her to choose her final three acts. Kuba Wojewódzki invited Leszek Możdzer. Czesław Mozil was aided by Ewa Farna.

The six eliminated acts were:[12]

Act! scope="col" style="width:15em;"
SongResult
Over-25s
Marcin Spenner"Iris"Through
Paweł Binkiewicz"Maybe Tomorrow"Through
Joanna Kwaśnik"If I Ain't Got You"Through
Izabela Mytnik"True Colors"Eliminated
Thomas Grotto"Let Me Entertain You"Eliminated
Groups
Che Donne"Sway"Eliminated
The Chance"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"Through
Okay"I Will Survive"/"Survivor"Eliminated
Soul City"Somebody That I Used To Know"Through
De Facto"Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)"Through
16-24s
Dawid Podsiadło"Shape of My Heart"Through
Anna Antonik"Warwick Avenue"Through
Ewelina Lisowska"Beautiful"Through
Klaudia Szafrańska"Everybody Hurts"Eliminated
Bożena Mazur"Ain't Nobody"Eliminated

Contestants

The top 9 contestants were confirmed as follows:

Key:

 - Winner

 - Runner up

 - Third Place

Category (mentor)Acts
16-24s (Okupnik)Anna Antonik Dawid Podsiadło
Over 25s (Wojewódzki)Paweł Binkiewicz Joanna Kwaśnik Marcin Spenner
Groups (Mozil)The Chance De Facto Soul City

Live shows

Results summary

Contestants' colour key:

 - Kuba Wojewódzki's contestants (over 25s)
 - Tatiana Okupnik's contestants (16–24s)
 - Czesław Mozil's contestants (groups)
Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7
Dawid PodsiadłoSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeWinner
Marcin SpennerSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeRunner-up
The ChanceBottom twoSafeBottom twoSafeBottom twoBottom twoThird place
Ewelina LisowskaSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeBottom twoEliminated
(week 6)
Soul CitySafeSafeSafeBottom twoBottom twoEliminated
(week 5)
Joanna KwaśnikSafeBottom twoSafeBottom twoEliminated
(week 4)
Anna AntonikSafeSafeBottom twoEliminated
(week 3)
Paweł BinkiewiczSafeBottom twoEliminated
(week 2)
De FactoBottom twoEliminated
(week 1)
Bottom twoDe Facto,
The Chance
Paweł Binkiewicz,
Joanna Kwaśnik
Anna Antonik,
The Chance
Joanna Kwaśnik,
Soul City
Soul City,
The Chance
Ewelina Lisowska,
The Chance
No final showdown or judges' vote: results are based on public votes alone
Mozil's's vote to saveThe ChanceJoanna KwaśnikThe ChanceSoul CityThe ChanceThe Chance
Okupnik's vote to saveThe ChanceJoanna KwaśnikAnna AntonikSoul CityThe ChanceEwelina Lisowska
Wojewódzki's vote to saveDe FactoThe ChanceJoanna KwaśnikSoul CityThe Chance
EliminatedDe Facto
1 of 3 votes
Minority
Paweł Binkiewicz
0 of 2 votes
Minority
Anna Antonik
1 of 3 votes
Minority
Joanna Kwaśnik
1 of 3 votes
Minority
Soul City
1 of 3 votes
Minority
Ewelina Lisowska
1 of 3 votes
Minority
style=background:salmon The Chance
11% to win
style=background:salmon Marcin Spenner
42% to win

Live show details

Week 1 (21 April)

Act! scope="col"
OrderSongResult
The Chance1"The Best"Bottom two
Joanna Kwaśnik2"Someone Like You"Safe
Ewelina Lisowska3"Just Like A Pill"Safe
De Facto4"Closer"Bottom two
Marcin Spenner5"Heaven"Safe
Soul City6"Free Your Mind"Safe
Anna Antonik7"Apologize"Safe
Paweł Binkiewicz8"Fly Away"Safe
Dawid Podsiadło9"With Or Without You"Safe
Final showdown details
De Facto1"I Swear"Eliminated
The Chance2"I'm So Excited" Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 2 (28 April)

Act! scope="col"
OrderSongResult
Paweł Binkiewicz1"Kung Fu Fighting"Bottom two
Anna Antonik2"Hot Stuff"Safe
Soul City3"Celebration"Safe
Joanna Kwaśnik4"September"Bottom two
Dawid Podsiadło5"Can't Take My Eyes Off You"Safe
The Chance6"Blame It on the Boogie"Safe
Ewelina Lisowska7"I Will Survive"Safe
Marcin Spenner8"Bad Girls"Safe
Final showdown details
Paweł Binkiewicz1"Cosmic Girl"Eliminated
Joanna Kwaśnik2"Mercy"Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 3 (5 May)

Act! scope="col"
OrderSongMusical GiantResult
Ewelina Lisowska1"If I Could Turn Back Time"CherSafe
The Chance2"Sorry"MadonnaBottom two
Marcin Spenner3"Always"Bon JoviSafe
Anna Antonik4"Imagine"John LennonBottom two
Soul City5"They Don't Care About Us"Michael JacksonSafe
Joanna Kwaśnik6"Think"Aretha FranklinSafe
Dawid Podsiadło7"Your Song"Elton JohnSafe
Final showdown details
Anna Antonik1"Killing Me Softly with His Song"Eliminated
The Chance2"Mercedes Benz"Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 4 (12 May)

Act! scope="col"
OrderSongFilm / TV SeriesResult
Soul City1"I'll Be There for You"FriendsBottom two
Joanna Kwaśnik2"Another Way to Die"Quantum of SolaceBottom two
Dawid Podsiadło3"Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon"Pulp FictionSafe
The Chance4"The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)"MermaidsSafe
Marcin Spenner5"She's Like the Wind"Dirty DancingSafe
Ewelina Lisowska6"Bring Me to Life"DaredevilSafe
Final showdown details
Joanna Kwaśnik1"Super Duper Love (Are You Diggin' on Me)"Eliminated
Soul City2"Ain't No Mountain High Enough"Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 5 (19 May)

Act! scope="col"
OrderFirst songOrderSecond songResult
Ewelina Lisowska1"Candyman"6"Winna"Safe
The Chance2"I Say a Little Prayer"10"Sic!"Bottom two
Dawid Podsiadło3"Cry Me a River"9"Cichosza"Safe
Marcin Spenner4"Everybody Needs Somebody to Love"7"Do kołyski"Safe
Soul City5"What a Wonderful World"8"Mamona"Bottom two
Final showdown details
The Chance1"Stand by Me"Safe
Soul City2"This World"Eliminated
Judges' votes to save

Week 6: Semi-final (26 May)

Act! scope="col"
OrderFirst songOrderSecond songResult
Dawid Podsiadło1"Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"6"One and Only"Safe
The Chance2"Girls Just Want to Have Fun"5"Set Fire to the Rain"Bottom two
Ewelina Lisowska3"If I Were a Boy"7"Rumour Has It"Bottom two
Marcin Spenner4"I Want to Know What Love Is"8"Rolling in the Deep"Safe
Final showdown details
Ewelina Lisowska1"Sweet Dreams"Eliminated
The Chance2"Eye of the Tiger"Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 7: Final (2 June)

Act! scope="col" width="15px"
OrderFirst songOrderSecond song (duet)Result
The Chance1"The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" 4"Slow It Down" (with Amy Macdonald)Third place
Marcin Spenner2"Do kołyski"5"Thunder Without Rain" (with Brainstorm)Runner-up
Dawid Podsiadło3"With Or Without You" 6"Better Than a Dream" (with Katie Melua)Winner

Ratings

EpisodeDateOfficial rating
(millions)
Weekly rankWeekend rankShare (%)Share 16-49 (%)Source(s)
Auditions 13 March 3.30 18 20.7 25.6 [16]
Auditions 210 March 4.01 12 8 24.8 30.9 [17] [18]
Auditions 317 March 3.73 15 24.1 29.5 [19] [20]
Auditions 424 March 3.85 12 6 24.9 31.2
Auditions 531 March 3.74
Bootcamp7 April 3.48
Judges' houses14 April 3.05
Live show 121 April 2.92
Live show 228 April 2.36
Live show 35 May 2.56
Live show 412 May 2.76
Live show 519 May 2.67
Live show 626 May 2.38
Live show 72 June 3.12
Average2012 3.14

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Trzeci juror "X Factor" - TYLKO U NAS!. xfactor.tvn.pl. 4 January 2012.
  2. Web site: Tatiana Okupnik nowym jurorem "X Factor"!. xfactor.tvn.pl. 5 January 2012.
  3. Web site: X Factor: Monika Brodka, Tatiana Okupnik albo Ewa Farna w jury?. eska.pl. 17 December 2011.
  4. Web site: Nergal trafi do TVN? Czeka X Factor!. Fakt. 18 October 2011.
  5. Web site: To ona zastąpi Maję Sablewską w X-Factor?!. Fakt. 4 November 2011 . 4 November 2011.
  6. Web site: Kolejna stacja walczy o Górniak. Czy diva pojawi się w X Factorze? . Dziennik . 8 November 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111109191626/http://kultura.dziennik.pl/telewizja-i-seriale/artykuly/365640,tvn-chce-gorniak-w-x-factorze.html . November 9, 2011 .
  7. Web site: Górniak będzie jurorką "X Factora"?. Plejada. 16 November 2011.
  8. Web site: Kuźniar wyleci z "X Factora"?. Plejada.pl. 21 November 2011.
  9. Web site: Ruszają precastingi do X Factor!. xfactor.tvn.pl. 23 October 2011.
  10. Web site: 10, 11, 12 stycznia, godz. 12.30 – X Factor. Dom Muzyki i Tańca. 26 December 2011.
  11. Web site: 25, 26, 27 stycznia, godz. 12.30 – X Factor. Dom Muzyki i Tańca. 26 December 2011.
  12. News: X Factor: Poznajcie finałową 9-tkę! . 17 April 2011 . plejada.pl . 17 April 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110420133113/http://www.plejada.pl/3,46869,news,1,1,x-factor-poznajcie-finalowa-9-tke,artykul.html . April 20, 2011 .
  13. Web site: Kuba Wojewódzki w "X Factor": jestem szczęśliwy gówniarzu, bo jesteś na scenie. Onet.pl. 21 April 2012.
  14. Web site: To dla niego Tatiana Okupnik pisze erotyczne poematy. Onet.pl. 5 May 2012.
  15. Web site: Katie Melua, Amy MacDonald i Prāta Vētra gwiazdami finałowego odcinka "X Factor"!. xfactor.tvn.pl. 25 May 2012.
  16. Web site: "Tylko muzyka" i "Tylko taniec" wygrały z "X Factor", hitem "Ranczo". 5 March 2012 . Wirtualne Media. 6 March 2012.
  17. Web site: "X Factor" pokonał oba show Polsatu. 3 mln widzów "Surowych Rodziców". 13 March 2012 . Wirtualne Media. 13 March 2012.
  18. Web site: Bardzo słaby tydzień TVP1, Polsat i TVN depczą po piętach. 13 March 2012 . Wirtualne Media. 13 March 2012.
  19. Web site: "Must Be The Music" lepszy o włos!. Interia.pl. 19 March 2012.
  20. Web site: TVN tuż za TVP1, tracą Polsat i TVP2. 19 March 2012 . Wirtualne Media. 20 March 2012.