Star Factor UK (season 2)

The Star Factor is a British Television music competition to find veteran singing talent. The first series began airing on ITV on 13 November 2012. Before the start of the auditions process it was confirmed that Alex Martin, Jade Ewen and Cheryl Cole would return to the judging panel. Ronan Keating was confirmed as the fourth permanent judge. Factor inspired

Steps

 * Auditions with producers
 * Auditions
 * Bootcamp
 * Judges Home Visit
 * Live Shows

Prize
The S Factor will award the winner with 9,000,000$ and one contract to sing at Euromusic Song Contest 2014.

Auditions
Took place in London at 1st of July 2013.

Bootcamp
The Bootcamp was held in London, UK. In this step was compete 83 stars.

Live Show 1 (12 August)

 * Musical guests: Beyonce

Live Show 2 (20 August)

 * Musical guests: Cher Lloyd and Rihanna

Live Show 3 (27 August)

 * Musical guests: Bruno Mars and Beyonce

Live Show 4 (2 September)

 * Musical guests: Little Mix

Live Show 5 (8 September)

 * Musical guests: One Direction

Live Show 6 (15 September)

 * Musical guests: Demi Lovato

Live Show 7 (20 September)

 * Musical guests: Justin Bieber and Jessie J

Live Show 8 (27 September)

 * Musical guests: Britney Spears

Live Show 9: Semi-Final (4 October)

 * Musical guests: The Wanted

Live Show 10: Grand Final (11/12 October)
11 October


 * Musical guests: Justin Timberlake

12 October
 * Opening Act: Finalists ("The Winner Takes It All")
 * Musical guests: Jade Ewen, Josh, Blue, Adele, Cheryl Cole ("La Noche Es Para Mi", "My Heart Is Yours", "I Can", "The Social Network Song", "You")