[lawsj123]

X Factor's ninth series will kick off on August 18, it has been revealed.

Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh will start the search for Britain's next great musical star later this month. Spice Girls Geri Halliwell and Mel B, Anastacia, Rita Ora and Leona Lewis were guest judges during the audition rounds.

The show is currently scheduled to air between 8pm and 9.15pm, between a double bill of Ant & Dec's big-money gameshow Red or Black?

Dermot O'Leary returns to host for his sixth series, while Caroline Flack and Olly Murs will present ITV2 spinoff Xtra Factor for a second year.

It was revealed at the weekend that show bosses are considering a new twist to this year's final, which will include the acts duetting with legends such as Amy Winehouse, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson via 3D holograms.

Previous winners of the talent show have included Little Mix, Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke and Matt Cardle.

[LunarLegend]

So excited for the new series one week from saturday.

[Hassaan13]

There's a thread for Red or Black here: http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1524951

[steviedab]

Originally Posted by lawsj123

X Factor's ninth series will kick off on August 18, it has been revealed.

Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh will start the search for Britain's next great musical star later this month. Spice Girls Geri Halliwell and Mel B, Anastacia, Rita Ora and Leona Lewis were guest judges during the audition rounds.

The show is currently scheduled to air between 8pm and 9.15pm, between a double bill of Ant & Dec's big-money gameshow Red or Black?

Dermot O'Leary returns to host for his sixth series, while Caroline Flack and Olly Murs will present ITV2 spinoff Xtra Factor for a second year.

It was revealed at the weekend that show bosses are considering a new twist to this year's final, which will include the acts duetting with legends such as Amy Winehouse, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson via 3D holograms.

Previous winners of the talent show have included Little Mix, Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke and Matt Cardle.

I already reported this earlier http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...0#post60242950 and here http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...9#post60242039 - so no need to duplicate posts!!

[jackbell]

Looks like ITV are trying to piggyback Red Or Black on the shoulders of The X Factor.

[Hassaan13]

Originally Posted by jackbell

Looks like ITV are trying to piggyback Red Or Black on the shoulders of The X Factor.

Well, I think it needs it considering the ratings of last series.