Declan Sykes

The third season of The X Factor Australia was broadcast on the Seven Network. It premiered on 29 August 2011 and ended on 22 November 2011. Each category was mentored by one of the show's four judges, Guy Sebastian, Ronan Keating, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Mel B. Sebastian was given the Under 25 Boys, Mel B mentored the Under 25 Girls, Bassingthwaighte had the Over 25s and Keating mentored the Groups. Reece Mastin was declared the winner, with Sebastian emerging as the winning mentor.

Reece Mastin was a 16-year-old contestant who originally came from Scunthorpe, England, but moved with his family to Greenwith, South Australia six years ago. Mastin auditioned for The X Factor singing "Come Get Some" by Rooster. He cited Steven Tyler as his idol, and can also play the guitar, drums, bass and piano. Before entering The X Factor, Mastin recorded his first extended play (EP) and played in several bands. He was announced the winner on 22 November 2011 and received a recording contract with Sony Music Australia.

Johnny Ruffo was a 23-year-old contestant from Balcatta, Western Australia, who sang Jay Sean's "Do You Remember" at his audition. Before auditioning for The X Factor, Ruffo worked as a concreter and performed around Perth, Western Australia with electro-pop band Supanova. He cited Usher, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga as his musical inspirations. Ruffo placed third in the competition.

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