’X Factor’ fans rejoice! We now have a start date for the new series - and there is not long to wait.
ITV have confirmed that the 13th run of the talent show will kick off with a double bill, beginning on Saturday 27 August at 8pm, and continuing on Sunday
And to celebrate the fact the first episode is less than two weeks away, bosses have also released a new teaser trailer.
The ad features audition footage from the new series, as judges Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger and host Dermot O’Leary singing along to Girls Aloud’s ‘Something Kinda Oooh’.
The new series has seen the show undergo a number of changes, including the departures of judges Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora, and co-presenters Caroline Flack and Olly Murs.
Matt Edmonson and Rylan Clark-Neal are also stepping in to replace Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom as hosts of ‘The Xtra Factor’, which will air live from the very first episode this year.
Viewers were recently treated to a full-length clip from the upcoming series, which sees Nicole back to her usual antics as she gives one hopeful an enthusiastic reaction to his self-penned hit.
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'X Factor' Judges Through The Years
Series 1-3 (2004-2006)(01 of11)
Open Image ModalThe original line-up: Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh (credit:ITV)
Series 4 (2007)(02 of11)
Open Image ModalAll 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)
Open Image ModalThe 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)
Open Image ModalThe golden era: Cheryl Cole replaces Sharon Osbourne, joining Simon, Dannii and Louis.
Series 8 (2011)(05 of11)
Open Image ModalA mass exodus: Gary Barlow, Tulisa and Kelly Rowland join the only original remaining judge, Louis Walsh.
Series 9 (2012)(06 of11)
Open Image ModalSchermazing: Nicole Sherzinger replaces Kelly Rowland, joining Gary, Tulisa and Louis.
Series 10 (2013)(07 of11)
Open Image ModalShe'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)
Open Image ModalREUNITED: Simon and Cheryl return alongside Louis Walsh and new judge Mel B. (credit:Syco/Thames/ITV)
Series 12 (2015)(09 of11)
Open Image ModalBye 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)
Open Image ModalA 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)
Open Image ModalWTF?! 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)