Check out Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and guest judge Natalie Imbruglia opening yesterday’s Birmingham X Factor auditions.

Introducing Australian popstar Natalie, who was standing in for regular judge Dannii Minogue, Simon Cowell said:

‘Who here’s heard Torn? Honestly one of the best pop records of all time, so I’m very excited that we’ve got Natalie on today’s judging panel.’

Addressing the audience Natalie said:

“I am so excited to be here today with you guys and I hope we’re going to discover some hidden talent in Birmingham. I’m going to bring the good luck to you guys today!”

You can see pictures of the judges arriving at yesterday’s auditions here.