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X-Faktor Hungary 2026 season developments

Overview

The 2026 season of the Hungarian talent competition X-Faktor has commenced filming at the RTL Hungary studios in Budatétény. The season features hosts Babett Köllő and Márk Ember, alongside mentors Solére, Majka, Gáspár Laci, and ByeAlex. As filming progresses, the mentor dynamic has been characterized by spontaneous, unscripted, and sharp verbal exchanges.

Tensions between mentors have escalated significantly. A leaked clip revealed a heated confrontation where Majka accused ByeAlex of behaving like an ‘amateur’ during a contestant’s performance. During the sixth audition episode, disagreements intensified over contestant Miklós Borz; while Gáspár Laci and Solére supported the act, ByeAlex dismissed it as a ‘karaoke show’ and accused the singer of being a ‘voice imitator.’ Amidst these frictions, Gáspár Laci provided a moment of levity by inviting rapper hazetomika to the stage following a lost bet with Majka.

Contestant performances have also drawn attention. Máté Gudics delivered a tribute to the late Zsuzsa Cserháti, while Alexandra Horváth impressed the panel despite undergoing lung surgery. Other notable moments include Béla Hegyi’s controversial distribution of raw meat, the appearance of host Babett Köllő’s daughter, Milla, in a masked dance, and a group of performers raising funds for a sick child named Örs.

Mentoring philosophies vary, with newcomer Solére emphasizing mental readiness and professional discipline. Meanwhile, Majka has continued her participation despite recovering from knee surgery, which required the use of a brace during filming.

Entities

X-Faktor · ByeAlex · Gáspár Laci · Majka · Solére

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    X-Faktor contestants and mentors spark discussion in Hungary

    Recent episodes of Hungary's X-Faktor featured standout performances by Máté Gudics and Alexandra Horváth, alongside debates on stage appearance and public apologies from DJ Berci.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kevin Balog emerges as potential X-Faktor winner

    21-year-old Kevin Balog has emerged as a potential winner of the Hungarian X-Faktor after a standout audition impressed mentors ByeAlex and Gáspár Laci.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    X-Faktor Hungary: Judges clash over contestant while hazetomika makes surprise appearance

    Tensions flared on X-Faktor Hungary as judge ByeAlex criticized a contestant as a ‘voice imitator,’ while mentor Gáspár Laci surprised the studio by bringing rapper hazetomika onto the stage.

  4. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    X-Faktor Hungary faces controversy and unexpected guest performances

    Hungarian talent show X-Faktor sees controversy over ByeAlex’s treatment of a contestant and a standout comedic performance by actor Gábor Hevér.

  5. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    ByeAlex and X-Faktor mentors clash during auditions

    Mentors ByeAlex and Gáspár Laci engaged in a heated debate during an X-Faktor audition, leading ByeAlex to jokingly threaten to call a lawyer after consulting ChatGPT.

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    X-Faktor 2026 launches with new mentor lineup

    The 2026 season of X-Faktor has premiered on RTL Hungary, featuring new mentor Solére alongside returning judges Majka, Gáspár Laci, and ByeAlex.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    X-Faktor Hungary begins 2026 season with standout auditions

    The new season of X-Faktor Hungary has launched, highlighted by standout performances from singer-rapper Szilver and a surprise appearance by host Babett Köllő’s daughter.

  8. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    X-Faktor 2026: New mentor dynamics and Majka's recovery

    Mentors ByeAlex, Majka, and Gáspár Laci face new dynamics during the filming of X-Faktor 2026 in Hungary, as Majka recovers from recent knee surgery.

  9. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    X-Faktor mentors clash during new season filming

    Tensions flare between X-Faktor mentors Majka and ByeAlex, while a contestant's use of raw meat during auditions sparks controversy in the Hungarian talent show.

  10. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    X-Faktor returns for 2026 season with new hosts and mentors

    The talent show X-Faktor returns for its 2026 season on RTL, starting September 5 with mentors Solére, Majka, Gáspár Laci, and ByeAlex, and new hosts Babett Köllő and Márk Ember.

Sources

24.hu · blikk.hu · blikkruzs.blikk.hu · divatikon.hu · femina.hu · index.hu · kiskegyed.hu · markamonitor.hu · nlc.hu · nlcafe.hu · promotions.hu · reflektoronline.com · toysforlife.co.nz

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