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'''''[[The X Factor (UK)|The X Factor]]''''' is a [[British television]] music competition to find new [[singing]] talent. The eighth series will begin airing on [[ITV]] in 2011. [[Louis Walsh]] is the only judge from [[The X Factor (UK series 7)|the previous series]] to return, as the other three judges, [[Simon Cowell]], [[Dannii Minogue]] and [[Cheryl Cole]], left to judge other shows. Walsh is joined by [[Gary Barlow]], [[Kelly Rowland]] and [[Tulisa Contostavlos]]. [[Dermot O'Leary]] will return to present the show on ITV, whilst [[Caroline Flack]] and [[The X Factor (UK series 6)|series 6]] runner-up [[Olly Murs]] are to present spin-off show ''[[Xtra Factor|The X Factor (UK)#The Xtra Factor]]'' on [[ITV2]].
'''''[[The X Factor (UK)|The X Factor]]''''' is a [[British television]] music competition to find new [[singing]] talent. The eighth series will begin airing on [[ITV]] in 2011. [[Louis Walsh]] is the only judge from [[The X Factor (UK series 7)|the previous series]] to return, as the other three judges, [[Simon Cowell]], [[Dannii Minogue]] and [[Cheryl Cole]], left to judge other shows. Walsh is joined by [[Gary Barlow]], [[Kelly Rowland]] and [[Tulisa Contostavlos]]. [[Dermot O'Leary]] will return to present the show on ITV, whilst [[Caroline Flack]] and [[The X Factor (UK series 6)|series 6]] runner-up [[Olly Murs]] are to present spin-off show ''[[The X Factor (UK)#The Xtra Factor|Xtra Factor]]'' on [[ITV2]].


==Judges and presenters==
==Judges and presenters==

Revision as of 22:26, 23 June 2011

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The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The eighth series will begin airing on ITV in 2011. Louis Walsh is the only judge from the previous series to return, as the other three judges, Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole, left to judge other shows. Walsh is joined by Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos. Dermot O'Leary will return to present the show on ITV, whilst Caroline Flack and series 6 runner-up Olly Murs are to present spin-off show Xtra Factor on ITV2.

Judges and presenters

On 5 May 2011, it was announced that two of the judges, Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole, would leave their positions on the judging panel to concentrate on the American version of the programme.[1] On 14 May 2011, Dannii Minogue announced that she would not be appearing on the eighth series due to a clash with Australia's Got Talent, another show she judges for. Of her decision, Minogue said, "During discussions for me to return [to The X Factor] it became clear that unfortunately, this year, The X Factor audition dates in the UK clash with the live shows of Australia's Got Talent during June and July. For this reason I am unable to return."[2]

After Cole and Cowell announced their leave, a number of celebrities were linked to the judging role, including Frankie Sandford[3] and Alesha Dixon.[4] Cowell confirmed on 9 May 2011 that Gary Barlow was in talks to become a judge, though his contract was not finalised.[5] Following Minogue's announcement, it was reported that Tulisa Contostavlos from N-Dubz had been in talks with producers to take on a judging role.[2] It was also suggested that R&B star Kelly Rowland was in talks to take a seat on the judging panel.[6] On 30 May 2011, the judging lineup was confirmed as Walsh, Barlow, Contostavlos and Rowland.[7][8] Barlow said he was "extremely excited" to work on the show, and hoped to find a global superstar. Contostavlos hoped to "bring something fresh and new to the panel", promising to speak her mind. Rowland wanted an "opportunity to hear a few diamonds in the rough" and said she would be "sternly honest".[8]

Series 7 presenter of spin-off series The Xtra Factor, Konnie Huq, decided to depart from the series in March 2011 because of work commitments.[9] On 31 May 2011, it was confirmed that Caroline Flack and Olly Murs would present The Xtra Factor.[10] Before the announcement, Matt Edmondson, Frankie Sandford, Kimberley Walsh, and Stacey Solomon were rumoured to be in the running.[11]

Selection process

The first appeal for applicants for series 8 was broadcast during series 7 on 11 December 2010. For the first time contestants could upload a video to Youtube.[citation needed] Auditions in front of the judges for series 8 are currently taking place in the Cardiff, London, Glasgow, Liverpool, Birmingham and Manchester. It is the first time auditions have taken place in Liverpool, and the city replaces Dublin, where auditions were held in 2010. A source from the show said, "There are only so many places we can go for auditions. We went to Dublin last year but we haven't been to Liverpool so we thought we should do it this year. Obviously this is a blow to the Irish contestants but it's only a short hop across the Irish Sea to Liverpool."[12]

The auditions started in Birmingham's LG Arena on 1 and 2 June. They then took place in Glasgow's Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre on 6 June, and will continue Manchester's Event City on 12, 13 and 14 June, Cardiff International Arena on 29 June, London's The O2 Arena on 6, 7 and 8 July, and Liverpool's Echo Arena on 13 and 14 July.[13] The Manchester auditions were postponed from 18–20 May.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Cheryl Cole joins The X Factor USA". The X Factor. itv.com. May 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
  2. ^ a b NewsCore (16 May 2011). "Minogue's shock split with TV show". news.com.au. News Limited. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  3. ^ Love, Ryan (April 2011). "Frankie Sandford meets with X Factor bosses". Digital Spy. London: Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
  4. ^ Daniels, Colin (May 2011). "Alesha Dixon in talks to join X Factor panel". Digital Spy. London: Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
  5. ^ Trombetta, Natalie (9 May 2011). "Simon Cowell confirms Gary Barlow as new UK X Factor judge". Daily Mail. London: Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 9 May 2011. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Love, Ryan (20 May 2011). "'X Factor' bosses 'worried about new judges'". Digital Spy. London: Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  7. ^ Fletcher, Alex (30 May 2011). "Tulisa, Kelly Rowland confirmed for 'X Factor'". Digital Spy. London: Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
  8. ^ a b "Judging panel announced!". The X Factor. itv.com. 30 May 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
  9. ^ Thompson, Jody (18 March 2011). "The EX-it Factor: Konnie Huq axed from this year's Xtra Factor after failing to impress on show debut last year". Daily Mail. London: Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 18 March 2011. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Saul, Stephen (31 May 2011). "@carolineflack1 and Olly Murs @ollyofficial confirmed as hosts on Xtra Factor! #xfactor". The X Factor. Twitter. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
  11. ^ Fletcher, Alex (25 May 2011). "Matt Edmondson 'to co-host Xtra Factor'". Digital Spy. London: Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
  12. ^ "Irish are hit by the Axe Factor". The Sun. London: News Group Newspapers. 4 February 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
  13. ^ "The X Factor 2011 judging panel" (Press release). itv.com. 30 May 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
  14. ^ "Change to Manchester audition dates". The X Factor. itv.com. Retrieved 16 May 2011.

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