X Factor (Danish season 9)
X Factor is a Danish television music competition to find new singing talent. In season 9, Sofie Linde Lauridsen replaced Eva Harlou as host. Thomas Blachman and Remee returned for their respective eighth and sixth seasons as judges, joined by newcomer Mette Lindberg. Lina Rafn, after four seasons as a judge, did not return. The winners were Embrace and Remee became the winning mentor for the third time and for the first time in the Danish X Factor history a judge has won two years in a row.
Judges and hosts
On March 20, 2015, it was reported that Lina Rafn was considering leaving X Factor. Five days later, it was reported that Rafn would be leaving the show. At the final of season 8 on March 27, Rafn said in an interview that she did not know if she would continue as a judge. Thomas Blachman said it was maybe time for three new judges. On June 22, Rafn said that she was in doubt about returning to X Factor because she also wanted to focus on her own career. On June 26, Eva Harlou announced that she would not be returning as host for season 9. On June 29, it was announced that Sofie Linde Lauridsen would replace Harlou as host. On 14 July, it was reported that Rafn had left the show. The following day, it was announced that Rafn would not be returning as a judge for season 9. On 10 August, it was announced that the judges would be announced on 12 August.Selection process
Auditions
Auditions took place in Copenhagen and Aarhus.5 Chair Challenge
The 5 Chair Challenge was back for the ninth season. Mette Lindberg mentored the 15-22s, Thomas Blachman has the Over 23s and Remee has the Groups.The 15 successful acts were:
- 15-22s: Alex, Anna, Elena, Mads Christian, Reem
- Over 23s: Andrew, Cirke, Heidi, Jacob, Sarah
- Groups: 3 Levels, Clifforth & Hein, The Competition, Embrace, Katinka & Sigrid
Bootcamp
The 6 eliminated acts were:
- 15-22s: Anna, Elena
- Over 23s: Cirke, Heidi
- Groups: 3 Levels, Katinka & Sigrid
Changes
Finalists
Live shows
The live shows started on February 19, 2016 at DR Byen.;Colour key
Contestants' colour key:
Live show details
Week 1 (February 19)
- Theme: Signature
- Lindberg: Sarah Glerup
- Remee: Jacob Bering
- Blachman: Jacob Bering
Week 2 (February 26)
- Theme: Scandinavian songs
- Musical guest: Julie Bergan
- Remee: Sarah Glerup
- Blachman: The Competition
- Lindberg: Sarah Glerup
Week 3 (March 4)
- Theme: Songs from the contestant's birthyears
- Lindberg: The Competition
- Remee: Mads Christian
- Blachman: The Competition
Week 4 (March 11)
- Theme: Radiohits
- Lindberg: Refused to choose between two of her contestants
- Blachman: Mads Christian
- Remee: Mads Christian
Week 5 (March 18)
- Theme: David Bowie songs
- Musical guest: Emilie Esther
- Group Performance: "Let's Dance"
- Lindberg: Clifforth & Hein
- Remee: Alex Benson
- Blachman: Clifforth & Hein
Week 6: Semi-final (25 March)
- Theme: Viewers choice; Audition songs
- Musical guest: Citybois and
| Act | Order | First song | Order | Second song | Result |
| Andrew Murray | 1 | "School's Out" | 5 | "All Right Now" | Eliminated |
| Reem Hamze | 2 | "Born to Die" | 6 | "Nirvana" | Safe |
| Embrace | 3 | "Fast Car" | 8 | How to Be a Heartbreaker" | Safe |
| Alex Benson | 4 | "Gravity" | 7 | "Last Request" | Safe |
The semi-final did not feature a final showdown and instead the act with the fewest public votes, Andrew Murray, was automatically eliminated.
Week 7: Final (1 April)
- Theme: Free Choice; Duet with Musical Guests; winner's single
- Musical guest: Phlake and
- Group Performances: "Never Forget You" ; "Thank You for the Music"/"Watch Me " ; ; "History"
| Act | Order | Free Choice Song | Order | Duet with Musical guests | Order | Winner's single | Result |
| Alex Benson | 1 | "Crazy" | 4 | "Painkillers" and "Tunnel Vision" | N/A | N/A | 3rd Place |
| Embrace | 2 | "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" | 5 | "Shackled Up" and "Casual" | 8 | "Commitment Issues" | Winner |
| Reem Hamze | 3 | "Where Are Ü Now" | 6 | "Golden" and "I Won't Let You Down" | 7 | "All That I Want'" | Runner-up |