Simon Cowell has revealed that The X Factor will return later this year with a twist to the format.
The new series will see the hopefuls auditioning in front of an audience for the first time - similar to the process on Britain's Got Talent.
The judges will still have the final say on who makes it through to the next round, however, it's hoped that the live public support will provide a boost for the performers.
An X Factor insider told The Sun: "Everybody loves the audition episodes - and what better way to stir things up than for the hopefuls to have a very public tryout. It's all about evolving the show to make it bigger and better than ever."
In another shake-up, the results show will be moved to Sunday nights so viewers will have to wait 24 hours to find out which act faces the boot each week.
Simon Cowell also fuelled rumours that all is not well between judges Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue by suggesting that there have been tensions during the auditions.
He told GMTV: "Well, look, girls are girls. They always want to be the centre of attention. I don't think anyone has ended up as best friends but they don't hate each other. Actually, no, I think they like each other now."
This new results show hopefully will be live as everyone will know the results by sat night aways
