The ninth series of X Factor will start on August 18 with new judge Nicole Scherzinger making her debut alongside fellow judges Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh.
Spice Girls Geri Halliwell and Mel B, Anastacia, Rita Ora and Leona Lewis were guest judges during the audition rounds.
The new series is currently scheduled to air between 8pm and 9.15pm, between a double bill of Ant & Dec's big-money game show Red or Black?
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Dermot O'Leary returns as host for his sixth year, while Caroline Flack and Olly Murs will present ITV2 spin-off Xtra Factor for a second year.
ITV bosses are said to be considering a new twist to this year's final, which may include the acts singing duets with artists such as Amy Winehouse, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson via 3D holograms.
