X Factor is a Danish television music competition to find new singing talent. Sofie Linde Lauridsen was the host again. Thomas Blachman, Mette Lindberg and Remee returned for their respective ninth second and seventh seasons as judges. Morten Nørgaard won the competition and Remee became the winning mentor for the 4th time and won 3 seasons in a row and also for the first time in the Danish X Factor history a judge has won the show with 3 different categories. Judges and hosts On 12 August 2016 it was announced that Sofie Linde Lauridsen would be the host again. Also, Thomas Blachman, Mette Lindberg and Remee would also return as judges. Selection process Auditions took place in Copenhagen and Aarhus. 5 Chair Challenge The 5 Chair Challenge returned for season 10. Thomas Blachman mentored the 15-22s, Remee had the Over 23s and Mette Lindberg had the Groups. The 16 successful acts were: 15-22s: Chili, Liv, Martin, Mia, Rosa, Saliou Over 23s: Anders, Libbi, Mike, Morten, Samanta Groups: Fyhnen Sisters, Ladies with Attitude, Lasse & Nanna, Southside, VKation Martin was originally eliminated from the 5 Chair Challenge but Blachman later regretted his decision. Therefore, he brought Martin back in the competition and therefore, 16 acts would be competing in Bootcamp. Bootcamp The Bootcamp took place at Egeskov Slot. The 7 eliminated acts were: 15-22s: Liv, Rosa, Saliou Over 23s: Anders, Libbi Groups: Lasse & Nanna, Southside Contestants Key: – Winner – Runner-up Live shows The live shows started on February 17 at DR Byen. Colour key Contestants' colour key: {| |- | – 15-22s (Blachman's contestants) |- | – Over 23s (Remee's contestants) |- | – Groups (Lindberg's contestants) |} Live show details Week 1 (February 17) Theme: Signature Judges' votes to eliminate Remee: Fyhnen Sisters Lindberg: Mike Beck Blachman: Fyhnen Sisters Week 2 (February 24) Theme: Songs from the judges decades Judges' votes to eliminate Lindberg: Mike Beck Remee: Ladies with Attitude Blachman: Mike Beck Week 3 (March 3) Theme: Break-up songs Judges' votes to eliminate Blachman: Ladies with Attitude Remee: VKation Lindberg: Ladies with Attitude Week 4 (March 10) Theme: Crooners and Divas accompanied by DR Big Band Judges' votes to eliminate Remee: Martin Prytz Blachman: Samanta Gomez Lindberg: Martin Prytz Week 5 (March 17) Theme: International hits Group Performance: "Rock Your Body"/"Sorry"/"...Baby One More Time"/"Thriller"/"24K Magic"/"Purple Rain" (Performed of the 5 Finalists) Judges' votes to eliminate Lindberg: