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"The Seven Network has confirmed details of the new series of the Australian X Factor. Kyle Sandilands, Natalie Imbruglia, Guy Sebastian and Boyzone&amp;#039;s Ronan Keating will be the mentors and judges on the revamped show. No host has been confirmed yet. Based on the popular UK format, there will be no age limit for contestants, with solo acts and groups split into four categories, boys under-25, girls under-25, over 25s and groups. The winner of the series will land a contract with Sony Music Australia. FremantleMedia Australia\u00E2\u20AC\u2122s CEO Ian Hogg said: \u00E2\u20AC\u0153We are delighted to be working with Seven and Sony Music on this phenomenally successful format. Our creative team are determined to make this show something very special, a programme that will resonate deeply with Australian audiences. &amp;quot;Sony will launch the career of our series winner so you can be sure that X Factor contestants will soon dominate the airwaves.&amp;quot; A previous series of X Factor aired on Network 10 in 2005, but the show wasn&amp;#039;t a ratings hit. It was hosted by Daniel MacPherson and featured Mark Holden, Kate Ceberano and John Reid as judges. Five-piece vocal group Random won the series. FremanltleMedia Australia, who produced the first series, are involved in the new run. The show will attempt to cash in on the absence of Australian Idol on Channel 10 this year. Auditions will take place later this month in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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