[Tom]

Old format- 3 judges, 3 categories- 16-24s, 25+ and the groups. 4 in each category (3 in series 1).

New format- 4 judges, 4 categories- 14-24 boys, 14-24 girls, 25+ and the groups. 3 in each category.

Which format do you prefer? For me it definitely has to be the old format, I really liked the Louis/Sharon/Simon days. I don't think they'll ever be able to recreate the magic without just the three of them. I also just prefer fewer categories but more contestants in each.

[MrGaryy]

The old one was better, imo. Might I add that there was only three in each category in series 2.

[Sam!]

I prefer the new cause the girls/boys have more talent.

[Tom]

Originally posted by Gazbo
The old one was better, imo. Might I add that there was only three in each category in series 2.

That was the first year there were 12 acts in total, 4 acts in each category.

[Spike]

They are both good formats
but I do prefer the new

[Callum]

New format.

[Scarlett.]

Old, I miss it just being Sharon/Simon/Louis

[MrGaryy]

Originally posted by Tom

That was the first year there were 12 acts in total, 4 acts in each category.

I'm almost sure it was like that in series 2 aswell. Cos I remember there being a big deal of there being four acts in each category in series 3 when Simon changed his mind about Ray.

[Firewire]

Right may I add

Old format 2004-2006 = Kate Thornton & Ben Shepherd
New Format 2007+ = Dermot O'Leary & Holly Willoughby (Fearne Cotton 2007)

[Billy]

New definitely.
The judging panel this year is the best one there has been

[Princess]

New,I think its much better having the boys and girls seperate and I effing LOVE Dermot.

[andybigbro]

Newer

[Dan_]

I much prefer the new format.Gives more young talent the chance to go through, only having three 16-24's was never enough in my view.