This years X Factor is due to begin in just a matter of weeks! We will see the show kicking off on Saturday the 16th of August and run right through to Saturday the 16th of December. That’s 4 whole months of X Factor fun!

The usual judges will be taking part: Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, along with guest judge Paula Abdul. Kate Thornton will continue as show presenter with Ben Shephard presenting The Xtra Factor on ITV2.

The series will start as normal with the audition shows. Keep checking back here at Unreality TV for all your latest X Factor news and gossip!