The X Factor UK - 1 ª Season

Kate Thornton hosts the first episode of The X Factor. The judges visit Leeds and London. Among the thousands of hopeful's who try out include Mario, Sweet Harmony and Gemini. Rapper Benjamin manages to get on the wrong side of Sharon by insulting her children. Leah Marie Williams isn't happy when Simon tells her that she can't sing.

The show moves onto Newcastle where the judges are forced to listen to yet more awful auditions. Two rival bands both manage to make it through to the next stage of the competition after impressing all the judges. One female singer faces a dilemma when she is told that if she ditches her two singing companions she will make it through to the next round. After much thought she sings alone and makes it through.

Kate introduces the third of the audition shows. Rowetta impresses the judges with her voice and makes it through to the next round. More hopes are dashed by the judges comments.

It's round four of the auditions and the show goes to Scotland this week. The success rate of people getting through to the next round is low. When gets annoyed with Simon she pours a glass of water over his head. A few lucky hopefuls manage to impress the judges and make it through.

Kate introduces the final round of the audition process. Chris Isaac receives harsh comments from the judges after his performance. Chenai and Lloyd impress all the judges with their performances. Former Brookside actor, Danny McCall also makes it through. Sharon pulls a prank on the other two judges when her sisters audition. The audition process comes to an end and the judges look forward to finding out which section of the competition they will be in charge of.