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The X Factor has confirmed a number of format changes to this year's series.


The new series begins on Saturday night, September 1 at 8PM on ITV and there are a lot of changes on the way

The new X Factor 2018 judges were previously confirmed with Ayda Williams, Robbie Williams and Louis Tomlinson joining Simon Cowell on the panel.

Simon said: “This new panel is all about optimism, everyone has a real passion for finding a new star. The three new judges bring a whole new energy and I’m excited.”

Dermot O’Leary returns as host of The X Factor for his eleventh year. As ever he will be on hand to offer contestants words of advice and his coveted hugs.

Meanwhile, Sharon Osbourne will return to the judging panel for the live shows.

This series will see the return of the arena auditions at The SSE Arena, Wembley, in front of the judges and a 4,000 strong audience.

Should they get more than three ‘yeses’ they will go through to a new stage: The judge’s deliberation. Replacing bootcamp, this is where the judges will decide who gets to fight for a seat in the Six Chair Challenge.


The Six Chair Challenge also has a new twist.

This year each of the judges has one guaranteed Safe Seat to give in the Six Chair Challenge by pressing a Golden X. The judge can only press the Golden X for one act in their own category. It means the act cannot be swapped out of their chair and they’ll go straight through to Judges’ Houses.

From there, contestants are whittled down for the chance to be on the live shows.

Details for the live shows have yet to be announced.

But up for grabs for the winner is the chance to launch their music career.

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