Barry Southgate

The fifth season of The X Factor Australia premiered on the Seven Network on 29 July 2013 and ended on 28 October 2013. The judging panel consisted of Ronan Keating, Redfoo, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Dannii Minogue. Keating mentored the Under 24 Boys, Redfoo mentored the Under 24 Girls, Bassingthwaighte mentored the Groups and Minogue mentored the Over 24s.Dami Im was declared the winner, with Minogue emerging as the winning mentor for the first time on the Australian version.

Omar Dean was a 20-year-old contestant from Melbourne, Victoria who auditioned for The X Factor singing "Climax" by Usher. Dean stated that his "own desire and passion" and encouragement from family and friends inspired him to audition. At the age of 15, Dean was bullied at school for being overweight. He turned to music to cope with the bullying. Dean's mother Rania then sent him to the United States to start a health kick. He later returned to Australia as "a completely different person." Dean cites Usher, Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake as his musical influences. Dean landed in the final showdown in week seven with Jiordan Tolli after receiving the fewest public votes. He was eventually eliminated from the competition after the judges decision went to deadlock, and he received the fewest amount of votes, finishing sixth.

Taylor Henderson was a 20-year-old contestant from Ceres, Victoria who sang "Some Nights" by Fun at his audition. Henderson stated that his family inspired him to audition for The X Factor. Henderson plays guitar and writes his own songs. He cites Matt Corby, Michael Jackson, John Mayer, James Morrison, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and Justin Timberlake as his musical influences. Henderson was born with Marcus Gunn Jaw-winking Syndrome. He lived with his father Cameron and his two sisters Bridey and Gemma on a farm. Henderson and Cameron were finalists in the fourth series of Australia's Got Talent; Henderson finished in third place and Cameron was runner-up. Prior to entering The X Factor, he worked as a labourer. After Henderson became the runner-up to Dami Im, he received a recording contract with Sony Music Australia.

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