x factor judges 2012 names sorted by

relevance

Who knows what would have happened if she'd been in charge of the Groups… and therefore Little Mix? " Later that year, an insider revealed that he was contacted specifically by producers because of his association with Spears, and that according to him, "she already knew he was going to be there, of course, because this is a reality show".

, and returned as judges, along with special guest judges that were brought in to replace Dannii Minogue, who was on maternity leave.

PIXIE LOTT One thing you must have when you're an X Factor judge is conviction.

The show's producers also sent a "mobile audition van" to 18 locations throughout the UK and Ireland to audition singers who could not make the arena auditions.

Scherzinger chose Adam Burridge, Tulisa chose Amy Mottram, Barlow chose Christopher Maloney and Walsh chose Times Red.

ITV defended the change, stating it would allow viewers "to interact immediately with their favourite acts".

Before his audition, he spoke with Dermot about wanting a professional opinion on his singing because up until then his mom was the one telling him he was a good singer.

Payne, Will 28 October 2012.

Despite her youth, 16-year-old Ella Henderson was streets ahead of the rest.