X Factor is a Danish television music competition to find new singing talent. The Third season premiered on January 1, 2010 and ended on March 27 on DR1. Lise Rønne returned as host. Thomas Blachman returned for his third series as judge Pernille Rosendahl for her second series and Cutfather joined for the first time as judge. Judges and hosts Selection process Auditions Auditions took place in Copenhagen and Århus in 2010. Superbootcamp Cutfather was given the 15-24s category, Thomas Blachman was given the Over 25s and Pernille Rosendahl was given the Groups. Bootcamp The 6 eliminated acts were: 15-24s: Ericka, Jean Over 25s: Maria, Mia Groups: Michelle & Liva, Troels & Lasse Contestants Key: – Winner – Runner-up Live shows Results summary Colour key Contestants' colour key: {| |- | – Cutfather's contestants (15-24s) |- | – Blachman's contestants (Over 25s) |- | – Rosendahl's contestants (Groups) |} Live show details Week 1 (February 11) Theme: Free Choice Musical Guest: Thomas Ring ("Break the Silence") Judges' votes to eliminate Rosendahl: Ercan Blachman: Deevibez Cutfather: Deevibez Week 2 (February 18) Theme: The Beatles songs Musical Guest: Basim ("Ta' mig tilbage") Judges' votes to eliminate Rosendahl: Ercan Cutfather: Patricia Blachman: Ercan Week 3 (February 25) Theme: Danish Hits from the 2000s Musical Guest: Nik & Jay ("Mod solnedgangen") Group Performance: "En dag tilbage" performed by Nik & Jay and the final 7 Judges' votes to eliminate Blachman: JR Cutfather: Rikke & Trine Rosendahl: JR Week 4 (March 4) Theme: Rock Musical Guest: Heidi Herløw ("Angerholic") Judges' votes to eliminate Cufather: Annelouise Blachman: Rasmus Rosendahl: Rasmus Week 5 (March 11) Theme: Free Choice accompanied by DR UnderholdningsOrkestret Group Performance: "Fuck You" Judges' votes to eliminate Rosendahl: Annelouise Blachman: Rikke & Trine Cutfather: Rikke & Trine Week 6: Semi-Final (March 18) Theme: DJ Night (with Rune RK & Kato) & Viewers choice Musical Guests: Clara Sofie & Rune RK ("Lever for en anden"), Infernal & Kato ("Speakers On") Week 7: Final (25 March) Theme: Free Choice; Duet with Musical Guests; winner's single Season 04 2011 Danish television seasons