X Factor (Poland series 2)

The second series of Polish television music competition X Factor will start on TVN in March and end in June 2012. The pre-auditions took place in December 2011 and filmed auditions are set to begin on 10 January 2012 in Zabrze. Two of the judges, Czesław Mozil and Kuba Wojewódzki will return, though Maja Sablewska will not be present in the second series. She will be replaced by a new female judge. Jarosław Kuźniar will return to present the show.

Judges and presenter

The judging panel line-up for the second series of X Factor will be revealed on 5 January 2012.^[1] So far, it has been officially confirmed that Maja Sablewska would not return for the second series. Two other judges, Kuba Wojewódzki and Czesław Mozil are expected to be back in the show.^[2]

As of December 2012, media reports that Maja Sablewska would be replaced by a female singer. Monika Brodka, Ewa Farna and Tatiana Okupnik are said to be in the running for the job. However, Brodka is said to be the favourite for the role on the show.^[3]

In June 2011, after the final of the first series, Polish journal Dziennik reported that the number of judges would increase to four. Newspaper stated that Monika Brodka and Alicja Bachleda-Curuś, who had already appeared at the judges' houses stage of the show, were favourites to join the panel.^[4] However, on 19 November 2011 media reported that Bachleda-Curuś was to refuse the offer.^[5]

On 18 October 2011, journal Fakt reported that Adam Darski, better known by his stage name Nergal, might join X Factor judging panel.^[6] He is currently a judge on the first series of The Voice of Poland, but is expected not to return for the next year due to the controversy caused by his appearance on the show. Darski is accused of spreading satanism by his behaviour on stage. That is why many catholic organisations want TVP, Polish public television which broadcasts the show, to fire him. His contract with TVP is expected to expire after the final of the series in December 2011. Then he is rumoured to join X Factor judges in the beginning of 2012. However, no official statement has been given.

On 4 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 is interested in the judging role on the show, though no decisions have been made yet.^[7]

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.^[8] 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.^[9] 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.

On 21 November 2011, it was officially confirmed by TVN that Jarosław Kuźniar would return to present the second series of X Factor.^[10]

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.^[11] The filming will start with the judges' auditions, which are set to begin on 10 January 2012 in Zabrze. These will also continue on 11 and 12 January.^[12] The second part of Zabrze auditions will take place on 25, 26 and 27 January.^[13]

Bootcamp

Bootcamp is due to take place on 30 and 31 January in Warsaw.

References

External links

• X Factor