The Mirror has revealed today which categories have been assigned to the X Factor judges this year.

Simon Cowell, 48, is in charge of the 14-24 year-old boys, The Mirror quote him as saying: “I’m sure I can win this year, I have got some real talent and they have definitely got The X Factor.”

Cheryl Cole, has the 14-24 year-old girls. She previously said: “I’d love to look after the girls so I can dress them up and style them.”

Dannii Minogue has been assigned the over 25s category whilst Louis Walsh has landed the groups, a category which he and Cheryl are reported to have both coveted.