'X Factor' 2018: New Judge Louis Tomlinson Dresses To Impress In Tracksuit Bottoms At Press Conference

Truly pulling out all the stops on his first day.
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You know that feeling when you’re starting a new job and you really, really want to make a good impression, so you stay up half the night worrying about looking enthusiastic and planning your perfect first-day outfit?

Stressful, isn’t it?

Anyway, here’s a photo of Louis Tomlinson attending a press conference where it was unveiled that he was officially joining the ‘X Factor’ judging panel.

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Louis looking thrilled at the prospect of joining 'X Factor'
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The former One Direction star and ‘Back To You’ singer dressed to impress at the event on Tuesday, rocking up in some tracksuit bottoms and a white hoodie, looking absolutely like he’d bagged a new role be was really excited about and not at all reminiscent of someone who’d clean forgotten about the press conference and had to be dragged out of bed to attend.

He was joined at the event by fellow newbies Robbie Williams and Ayda Field, the first husband-and-wife team to ever sit alongside one another on the ‘X Factor’ panel.

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Ayda Field and Robbie Williams
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Also serving as judges this year will be ‘X Factor’ staple Simon Cowell as well as returning star Sharon Osbourne, though she’ll have a limited role during live shows, where it’s thought she’ll fill in for Robbie when he’s busy on his South American tour.

This is the first time in three years that bosses have given a shake-up to the ‘X Factor’ panel, with both Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh bidding farewell to the ITV talent show earlier this year.

‘X Factor’ auditions begin filming later this week, with the show’s 15th series expected to debut next month.

Last year’s series was won by Rak-Su, the first boyband to ever triumph in the show. They remain one of just three ‘X Factor’ champions still signed to Simon Cowell’s Syco record label, alongside Little Mix and James Arthur.

'X Factor' Judges Through The Years
Series 1-3 (2004-2006)(01 of11)
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The original line-up: Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh (credit:ITV)
Series 4 (2007)(02 of11)
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All change: Dannii Minogue joins Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne, with Brian Freidman replacing Louis Walsh.Dermot O'Leary also replaces Kate Thornton as the show's host.
Series 4 (2007)(03 of11)
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The return of the Walsh: Louis makes a comeback after Brian Freidman is axed from the panel after only a few days of auditions.
Series 5-7 (2008-2010)(04 of11)
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The golden era: Cheryl Cole replaces Sharon Osbourne, joining Simon, Dannii and Louis.
Series 8 (2011)(05 of11)
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A mass exodus: Gary Barlow, Tulisa and Kelly Rowland join the only original remaining judge, Louis Walsh.
Series 9 (2012)(06 of11)
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Schermazing: Nicole Sherzinger replaces Kelly Rowland, joining Gary, Tulisa and Louis.
Series 10 (2013)(07 of11)
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She's BACK! Sharon Osbourne rejoins the panel after five years, replacing Tulisa and joining Louis, Gary and Nicole. (credit:Rex)
Series 11 (2014)(08 of11)
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REUNITED: Simon and Cheryl return alongside Louis Walsh and new judge Mel B. (credit:Syco/Thames/ITV)
Series 12 (2015)(09 of11)
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Bye bye Louis: Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora replace Louis and Mel, as they join Simon and Cheryl on the panel. Meanwhile, Caroline Flack and Olly Murs step into Dermot's shoes as hosts. (credit:Twitter)
Series 13-14 (2016-17)(10 of11)
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A vintage line-up: Nicole, Louis and Sharon all stage sensational returns to the panel after the departures of Cheryl, Nick and Rita, while Dermot also returns as host. (credit:ITV)
Series 15 (2018)(11 of11)
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WTF?! Louis Tomlinson becomes the first former contestant to join the panel permanently, while Robbie joins the panel alongside his wife and 'Loose Women' panellist Ayda Field. (credit:Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)