[Denver]

We may not know who's judging the series just yet, but at least now we do know one thing about 2018's series of The X Factor: the arena auditions are coming back.

After a two-year break where X Factor hopefuls were back to performing only in front of the judges in a private room, it's now been confirmed that in the upcoming series contestants will be performing their audition for the judges in front of a live crowd of thousands of people.

As well as proving to the judges that they have what it takes to perform on stage in front of huge crowds, the live arena auditions also has the benefit of letting the judging panel know how the general public are feeling about an act more or less straightaway.

Performing live in a packed arena is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of the acts who audition for The X Factor, so it's sure to be a great way of seeing who can bring the right kind of energy to the stage.

It marks the latest change for the ITV reality show after it underwent a bit of a revamp for last year's series, including a shorter run of live episodes, eliminations on both Saturdays and Sundays and no more sing-offs.

Another change hitting the 2018 series has seen ITV take the show abroad, with open auditions taking place on the sunny shores of Benidorm and Tenerife too.

So all we really need now is a confirmation of who'll be on the judging panel this year. We're ready when you are, ITV.

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-x-f...s-2018-series/

[RileyH]

Does anyone really care anymore

[Denver]

Originally Posted by RileyH

Does anyone really care anymore

Nicole does as it is her only income

[Tony Montana]

Just Axe the ****ing Thing!!!

[Withano]

I dont think i can watch it if Cheryl is back. I was content, and only content with the show that had a perfect panel last series. They switch that up, i cant see me caring anymore.

I do like arena auditions i just wanted to rant

[Jack_]

Is this as well as the rooms like before, or instead of them? If it's the latter then once again they've made another wrong move

[Owoaje1993]

I can imagine there being a kpop act this year since Kpop is massively popular now either a Kpop Boyband or a Kpop GirlGroup

[Eddie.]

Originally Posted by Owoaje1993

I can imagine there being a kpop act this year since Kpop is massively popular now either a Kpop Boyband or a Kpop GirlGroup

I agree and I have a feeling BTS is gonna perform on one of the live shows as well...

I prefer room auditions than arenas, plus last year’s series pulled in an average of 4 mil. so...

[reece(:]

Keep it and keep X Factor

[andybigbro]

So boring

[Owoaje1993]

Originally Posted by Eddie.

I agree and I have a feeling BTS is gonna perform on one of the live shows as well...

I prefer room auditions than arenas, plus last year’s series pulled in an average of 4 mil. so...

For all you know they might even be contestants

[Eddie.]

Originally Posted by Owoaje1993

For all you know they might even be contestants

I don’t think so lol.

[Strictly Jake]

I don't think it even makes a difference it just makes the x Factor more like Britain's got talent

[Owoaje1993]

I wouldn’t count them out though anything can happen