X FACTOR returns! And this time it's a CELEBRITY edition ***8.35 Sat***

[Raahh]

So, after all those years of watching wannabes trying to become somebodies, Simon has decided the way to go is to basically take a bunch of celebs and see if they can sing.

I've a feeling we've seen something like this before.

Tonight's auditions are in Malibu, and the first bunch of celebs are

Journalist, Martin Bashir, Quiz show champion, Jenny Ryan (is she off the Chase? )and Model and Actress, Hayley Hasselhoff.

Glee Actor, Kevin McHale, The Islanders, made up of former Love Island contestants Samira Mighty, Zara McDermott, Wes Nelson and Eyal Booker; and Social Media Stars and CBBC Presenters Max and Harvey.

Another group act 'Try Star' - rugby stars Ben Foden, Thom Evans and Levi Davis - and Professional dancer, Brendan Cole and actor, Jeremy Edwards who form Cole and Edwards.

I am not sure I know who most of these people are. But I don't watch Love Island. Maybe it is stretching the 'Celebrity' label a bit

I'll still get sucked in to watching , probably.

I've got vodka. If all else fails .

Oh I like this guy. Loved Ben and Paul together.

So, even though we have no general public auditions, we still get the Meet me at Macdonalds hair

Nancy, it's not a bad film and Bill Nighy is funny. ' say no to drugs kids . Become famous and let others buy them for you!' It's good to see a young Ant or Dec cameo!
It's someone from EE!

Last I saw this one, he was judging on a kids dancing show with one one of the Pussy cat dolls.

Did he get dressed in the dark?

His not bad. I love this song though!

And what are the "personal reasons"? Realising that humiliating yourself grotesquely on Saturday night primetime is a terrible idea?

Im a few minutes behind - is the contestant who couldnt be there for personal reasons Vinnie Jones im sure i read somewhere he was due to take part however sadly his wife passed away around the time of filming

Best so far.

He is very musical theatre. Which is what he has been doing lately, iirc.

Who is David Foster?

Oh did she Grey

Oh do they all have to do another song? Who is this bloke?

Evening all! Just tuned in in time to hear Paul from Eastenders. He wasn't as good as I hoped he'd be.

Eastenders Nancy

He looks like a horny Ace Ventura

Who is he?!

Nicole loves this.
This all has a ' jools Holland hootenanny' feel to it.

dillite he is rather easy on the eye (seriously hoping he's over 20 now in case I sound like a major perv!!!)

I just realised you meant him nancy!

Jane, I know the Eastenders one, who is the bloke that played the piano - apparently a legend?!?

Checking in and on the gin!

Bit disappointed with Love Actually girl ( I will admit to liking Love Actually, raah!) This guy is okayy I guess, but then it's not much of a bunch to choose from, is it?

Your kidney stones sound less than fun, @ raah. Nearly as painful as Xfactor??

I think he is known to be more of a dancer than than a singer.

dillite

dillite

Platypus yes, kidney stones do give XF a run for their money in the pain stakes . But are dealt with a lot quicker .