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X FACTOR on Saturday 1st September on ITV1 and ITV2

Pictures Shows: Melanie Masson

Picture Caption: The multi BAFTA-award winning entertainment show returns to our screens for an explosive ninth series.

This yearÕs exciting new judging panel will hit the road and travel the length and breadth of Britain for live auditions with potential singers.

Dermot OÕLeary returns to host the proceedings on ITV1 and will be on hand to celebrate with the successful acts and mop up the tears of those who aren’t. And ITV2Õs Xtra Factor will be bringing viewers all the behind the scenes gossip, exclusive interviews with the judges and unforgettable auditions that will make you cry with laughter and cheer on the stars of tomorrow.

Photographer: Ken McKay

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