If you can’t wait for the next series of X Factor to start, then you will be pleased to know that the first airing will be in less than two weeks time - on Saturday 19th August 2006.
Slight changes to the format of the show mean that there will be four judges this series, with Paula Abdul joining Louis, Sharon and Simon as the fourth judge. Does this then mean there there will be four categories instead of three to be judged this time around? Tune in to find out!
As usual, the show will be hosted by the lovely Kate Thornton and behind the scenes footage will be presented by Ben Shephard in the Xtra Factor on ITV2 after the show.

Can anyone tell me what year that rapper from sheffield was on the x-factor. The one who reckoned he was like Eminem. Thanks!
Comment by Sarah — Monday, 14 August, 2006 @ 19:47
hello…i just i want to know if it is possible to get in the auditions now on the x factor????
and where the auditions are??? it’s only in manchester???? please contact me soon….vitorhugo27091@hotmail.com
thank u guys….
Comment by vitor — Saturday, 19 August, 2006 @ 21:29
are they still x factor auditions in sheffield
and were are they taking place?
Comment by axel — Sunday, 10 September, 2006 @ 20:52