Many people were rumored to be in the running to join the judging panel, including Indra Lesmana, Titi DJ, Ahmad Dhani, Rossa, Titi Sjuman, Maia Estianty, Vina Panduwinata, Tompi, Anggun, Anang Hermansyah, Sherina Munaf, Agnes Monica, Ruth Sahanaya, Iwan Fals, Jaclyn Victor, Giring Ganesha and Bebi Romeo.
On October 30, 2012, RCTI confirmed that Ahmad Dhani and Bebi Romeo will be the judges of this season by a commercial promo, with two remaining female judges still waiting for a confirmation.
On November 12, reports surfaced that Rossa officially signed on to judge the show.
It was also rumoured that Agnes Monica was in talks to be the judge.
On November 16, Rossa has officially confirmed by her Twitter that she will joining as judge.
On November 22 during the filming of the judges' auditions, it was announced that Indonesian-Born International Singer Anggun will be joining the show as a member of the judging panel.
However, she missed the audition and bootcamp round due to her Europe Live Tour.
Pop sensational singer Mulan Jameela filled in for Anggun as guest judge at the auditions.

Numerous people were speculated to host the series, including VJ Boy William and Daniel Mananta, host of Indonesian Idol.
On November 23, 2012, ex-VJ Robby Purba was announced as host of the show.
Many people were rumored to be in the running to join the judging panel, including Indra Lesmana, Titi DJ, Ahmad Dhani, Rossa, Titi Sjuman, Maia Estianty, Vina Panduwinata, Tompi, Anggun, Anang Hermansyah, Sherina Munaf, Agnes Monica, Ruth Sahanaya, Iwan Fals, Jaclyn Victor, Giring Ganesha and Bebi Romeo. On October 30, 2012, RCTI confirmed that Ahmad Dhani and Bebi Romeo will be the judges of this season by a commercial promo, with two remaining female judges still waiting for a confirmation. On November 12, reports surfaced that Rossa officially signed on to judge the show. It was also rumoured that Agnes Monica was in talks to be the judge. On November 16, Rossa has officially confirmed by her Twitter that she will joining as judge. On November 22 during the filming of the judges' auditions, it was announced that Indonesian-Born International Singer Anggun will be joining the show as a member of the judging panel. However, she missed the audition and bootcamp round due to her Europe Live Tour. Pop sensational singer Mulan Jameela filled in for Anggun as guest judge at the auditions.
Numerous people were speculated to host the series, including VJ Boy William and Daniel Mananta, host of Indonesian Idol. On November 23, 2012, ex-VJ Robby Purba was announced as host of the show.
X Factor Indonesia (season 1)