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'X Factor' Judges Through The Years - How Many Do You Remember?

There's Been A LOT Of 'X Factor' Judges Over The Years
Ashley Percival
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So Tuesday (16 June) saw the announcement that Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora will become the latest ‘X Factor’ judges when the series returns later this year.

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The pair join a long list of esteemed names who have sat behind that famous desk on the ITV talent show.

Did you know, since the show began way back in 2004, there have been 13 different faces sat on the panel in nine different line ups, not to mention the 12 guest judges who have filled in here and there?

But how many of them can you remember? Test your ‘X Factor’ knowledge by scrolling through the gallery below...

'X Factor' Judges Through The Years
Series 1-3 (2004-2006)(01 of09)
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The original line-up: Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh
Series 4 (2007)(02 of09)
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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 of09)
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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 of09)
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The golden era: Cheryl Cole replaces Sharon Osbourne, joining Simon, Dannii and Louis.
Series 8 (2011)(05 of09)
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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 of09)
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Schermazing: Nicole Sherzinger replaces Kelly Rowland, joining Gary, Tulisa and Louis.
Series 10 (2013)(07 of09)
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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 of09)
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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 of09)
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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 O'Leary's shoes as host. (credit:Twitter)

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