X Factor 2026 concludes Auditions phase with final selection episode

The Auditions phase of X Factor 2026 concludes on September 24 with its third and final episode. Hosted by Giorgia, the selection process at the Allianz Cloud in Milan features a jury consisting of Francesco Gabbani, Irama, Jake La Furia, and Paola Iezzi. To advance to the Bootcamp stage, contestants must secure at least three out of four positive votes from the judges.

Notable performances during this phase include the Genoese trio Le Distanze, who received four 'yes' votes and a standing ovation for their rendition of Placebo’s ‘Space Monkey’. Other featured artists include Vito Damiano, who performed ‘Say Something’ by A Great Big World, and Angela, who impressed the judges with a deep vocal timbre while performing a song by De Gregori.

The Bootcamp stage is scheduled to air on October 1 and October 8 on Sky and NOW.