The Uraps Factor (Series 3)

The Uraps Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The third series began airing on ITV in March 2014. Promotion for the third season began in February 2014. Candi, James Moss and Kleo returned as judges for their respective third, third and second series. TBA joined the judging panel, replacing Brett Clarkson, who had been a judge since series 1 in 2012. Chase Elite and Crystal Barker returned to present their second series together.

Judges and presenters
On 28 February 2014, in an interview with Radio 1, Candi revealed that she would be returning as a judge for the third series of The Uraps Factor, as would James Moss and Kleo. However she revealed that Brett Clarkson wouldn't be returning, as everyone had been unable to get hold of him, which had led to why the series was screening nearly two months later than usual. She revealed that he would be replaced by a male judge, however stated that there would be no prior announcement as to who it was, and simply that it would be revealed on the first episode of the new series.

Auditions
Auditions for The Uraps Factor were the same as last year, where they took part in front of show producers and ITV executives, with none of the four judges present. The application and audition process was carried out before the show was officially announced, with auditions taking place in late October and early November. Auditions were held across the country, in Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff and London. It beat last year's record for the number of people auditioning, creating a new record.

Bootcamp
The bootcamp round was not broadcast either, however the judges were present during this. Where as last year 28 contestants progressed beyond this stage, only 24 contestants progressed past this stage this year, just like the first series, where hopefuls were split by six contestants in each of the four categories.

Judges' Houses
The judges house stage was first broadcast on 3 March 2014. The judges discovered which category they were mentoring during the Judges' Houses round, where they had to eliminate three of their six acts. They were also joined by a guest judge to aid in making the decision of who to put through and who to send home.