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X Factor judges may switch categories
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X FACTOR bosses are secretly plotting a major shake-up of the show which will see the judges SWITCH categories for the first time.
The move, which has yet to be discussed with the TV panel, may be announced as early as next week.
The twist was dreamed up during crunch talks last night as bosses battle to win back the 2.5million viewers who have deserted the ITV talent series on Saturday nights.
A source said executives are "paralysed by fear" that BBC rival Strictly Come Dancing will continue to beat The X Factor in the ratings.
A show source said: "This move will really put the cat among the pigeons as it's the last thing the judges will expect. It will be a major test for them as they've become too comfortable with their own acts. Producers reckon tearing up the format is just the shot in the arm the show needs."
The source said the plan was for host Dermot O'Leary to announce the twist on a Sunday night.
That would give judges Tulisa Contostavlos, Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Louis Walsh just one week to get to know and mentor their new charges.
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Source: The Sun
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