Where is airing: ITV
For what age: 19+
How many episodes in 8 season: 31 episodes
The first set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition. Dermot is on hand to console those who fail to make it through. The auditions begin in London where Frankie Cocozza and Kitty Brucknell are amongst the successful acts who manage to make it through to boot camp.
The second set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition. The auditions begin in London where Johnny surprises the judges with his unique voice. Derry Mensah is the next to perform who manages to charm Kelly and also makes it through to the next stage of the competition.
The third set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition. This week the auditions come from London and Glasgow. 42 year old, David Wilder impresses and makes it through. Luke Lucas gets a kiss from Tulisa after he tells her that he loves her and then manages to impress all the judges with his voice.
The fourth set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition. The auditions come from Manchester where Kendro perform a Lady Gaga sing but whilst they impress Tulisa, they fail to impress Gary. Samantha Brookes manages to impress all the judges and admits she has a crush on Louis.
The fifth set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition. The auditions begin in Liverpool and Tulisa is celebrating her birthday. First up to perform is Marcus Collins, who manages to wow the audience and all the judges.
The sixth set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition.
The final set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to gain a place in the next round of the competition.
The successful acts that have made it through the auditions travel to London for the boot camp stage of the competition. All of the acts are put through their paces and some fair better than others when they are set three different challenges.
Those who have made it through travel to the judges houses where they have one last chance to impress before the judges decide who they will put through to the live stages of the competition.
The four judges reveal to the eight hopefuls in their section competition if they have made it through to the live finals or not. Dermot is on hand to congratulate those who have made it through and commiserate with those who have missed out.
The finalists perform live for the first time hoping to impress the judges and viewers at home. At the end of the show the phone lines are opened for tonight's public vote.
Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. The two acts with the lowest amount of votes perform again before the judges decide who to send home.
The remaining finalists perform live for the second time hoping to impress the judges and viewers at home. At the end of the show the phone lines are opened for tonight's public vote.
Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. The two acts with the lowest amount of votes perform again before the judges decide who to send home.
The remaining finalists perform live for the third time hoping to impress the judges and viewers at home. At the end of the show the phone lines are opened for tonight's public vote.
Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. The two acts with the lowest amount of votes perform again before the judges decide who to send home.
The remaining finalists perform live for the fourth time hoping to impress the judges and viewers at home. At the end of the show the phone lines are opened for tonight's public vote.
Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. The two acts with the lowest amount of votes perform again before the judges decide who to send home.
The remaining finalists perform live for the fifth time hoping to impress the judges and viewers at home. At the end of the show the phone lines are opened for tonight's public vote.
Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. The two acts with the lowest amount of votes perform again before the judges decide who to send home.
The remaining finalists perform live for the sixth time hoping to impress the judges and viewers at home. At the end of the show the phone lines are opened for tonight's public vote.
Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. The two acts with the lowest amount of votes perform again before the judges decide who to send home.
The remaining finalists perform live for the seventh time hoping to impress the judges and viewers at home. At the end of the show the phone lines are opened for tonight's public vote.
Dermot returns with the results of this week's public vote. The two acts with the lowest amount of votes perform again before the judges decide who to send home.
The remaining finalists perform live for the eighth time hoping to impress the judges and viewers at home. At the end of the show the phone lines are opened for tonight\'s public vote.
Dermot returns with the results of this week\'s public vote. The two acts with the lowest amount of votes perform again before the judges decide who to send home.
The remaining finalists perform live for the ninth time hoping to impress the judges and viewers at home. At the end of the show the phone lines are opened for tonight\'s public vote.
Dermot returns with the results of this week\'s public vote. The two acts with the lowest amount of votes perform again before the judges decide who to send home.
The three finalists perform live for the last time hoping to impress the judges and viewers at home. At the end of the show Dermot reveals which act has finished in third place.
The two final acts return to perform again before Dermot reveals at the end of the show who has been crowned this year's champion.
