'X Factor' 2017 Categories For Mentors Has Been Revealed

And for once, Louis hasn't got the Groups!
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The categories the ‘X Factor’ judges will be mentoring this year have seemingly been revealed. 

According to The Sun, Simon Cowell has been put in charge of the Groups, while Louis Walsh has been handed the Boys.

Nicole Scherzinger will look after the Overs, while Sharon Osbourne will mentor the Girls.  

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The categories have been revealed as the judges have been filming the Six Chair Challenge this week, in front of a live audience at Wembley Arena. 

The controversial round of the competition features a new brutal twist this year, which has already brought Sharon to tears

In a move from previous series, the judge picking the contestants for their category have been separated from the rest of the panel.

The shake up mean the picking judge will not be able to get advice from the panel on who to choose, although they will still be able to offer the contestants feedback.

It is the latest in a long line of changes Simon has made to the show in a bid to boost ratings, following the slump in recent years. 

It has been claimed the amount of live shows reduced from 10 to six, with eliminations and guest performers on both Saturday and Sunday nights, while novelty acts will also not be allowed to progress to the final rounds of the competition, after the furore rapper Honey G’s popularity caused last year. 

Producers also held auditions at Thorpe Park earlier this month, in an attempt to get some lighter footage for the series. 

‘The X Factor’ is expected to return to ITV in the autumn. 

'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)