The X Factor 2

The X Factor 2 is the second season of the reality music competition based on the original UK series, with the purpose of finding a star singer. This season, however, changed its format from the first by having no well-known singers be on the show, as opposed to last season which had all successful celebrities. The season was hosted by soap opera star Eileen Davidson and added LL Cool J. Julianne Hough and Ricky Martin both returned as mentors, while Colbie Caillat, Jeff Timmons, and Ludacris were replaced by Kandi Burruss and Benji Madden.

Madden mentored the teens, Hough mentored the Young Adults, Burruss mentored the Over 25's, and Martin mentored the groups.

After 9 weeks of competition, Lacy Lane was crowned winner, and Ricky Martin was crowned winning mentor, with Marco Salazar as Runner-Up.

The Five-Chair Challenge
At the start of this round, the judges are to be allocated their categories that they will mentor for the entire season. This round took place over a 4-night premiere.


 * – Contestant was immediately eliminated after performance without switch
 * – Contestant was switched out later in the competition and eventually eliminated
 * – Contestant was not switched out and made the final four of their own category

Finalists
The final 20 acts were confirmed as follows:

Key:
 * – Winner
 * – Runner-Up
 * – Third Place

Results summary

 * Color key

Week 1: Top 20 (November 5th/6th)

 * Theme: I Deserve This

Week 2: Top 16 (November 12th/13th)

 * Theme: I Love & Heartbreak
 * Musical Guest: Taylor Swift (Blank Space)