The X Factor has no barriers. It’s open to all, all styles, solo acts or groups. And the performers aren’t the only ones competing. The Judges get in on the act, pitting their skills against each other as they search for that one act that has The X Factor. Reputations and egos are on the line. This year, the world’s most popular television brand comes to Malta and the singers will battle to become the winner of this first ever local edition of The X Factor. Watch the Auditions, The Bootcamp, The Six-Chair Challenge, The Judges’ Houses and the Live Finals on TVM starting on the 7th October 2018, with daily updates broadcasted pre-8pm news. Presented by local heartthrob Ben Camille, The X Factor Malta will see local music-producer Howard Keith Debono, Maltese star Ira Losco, the talented Alexandra Alden and experienced musician Ray Mercieca as judges. In addition to representing Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, the winner of the X Factor Malta will also secure a record contract with Sony Music Italy and join a world class roster of Sony Music artists.The X Factor is a Syco Entertainment owned format, globally co-produced and owned by Freemantle Media Limited and produced locally by Mint Media Limited in collaboration with Public Broadcasting Services Ltd.