The X Factor (UK): Season 8, Episode 1

8 - 1: Series 8 - Auditions 1

The X-Factor season 8 premieres August 20, 2011 and the reality talent show will be hosted and judged by Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos.

The talent show returns, but with a few big changes as Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue are no longer on the judging panel. In their place