Thomas Blachman and Remee returned for their respective eighth and sixth seasons as judges, joined by newcomer Mette Lindberg.
[4] On June 22, Rafn said that she was in doubt about returning to X Factor because she also wanted to focus on her own career.
[6] On June 29, it was announced that Sofie Linde Lauridsen would replace Harlou as host.
Lindberg took the 15-22s to an old mill, Blachman took the Over 23s to a nursing home, and Remee took the Groups to a bath yard.
Contestants' colour key: The semi-final did not feature a Sing-Off and instead the act with the fewest public votes, Andrew Murray, was automatically eliminated.