The X Factor judges 2018: Who are the judges the X Factor for 2018?
THE X FACTOR 2018 is almost here for another series of one of the nation’s biggest talent shows. But who are the new judges this year? Here’s a look at the new line up.
The X Factor: Preview shows panel of new judges in action
The X Factor 2018 is set to return for series 15 this evening (Saturday, September 1).
Fans can tune in for episode one from 8pm on ITV tonight.
This new series will begin at the SSE Arena, Wembley, where the hopefuls will have to perform not only for the judges but live in front of members of the public.
Should they impress and secure three or more ‘yeses’ they will go through to the judges' deliberation, where the judges will review and decide who gets to perform in the Six Chair Challenge.
This is all before the competition really heats up with the live shows kicking off later in the year.
Dermot O’Leary is returning as host to guide the viewers and the contestants each Saturday night.
However, this time around sees a brand new panel of judges led by Simon Cowell ready to find the UK’s next big thing.
Who are the judges the X Factor for 2018?
Robbie Williams
Singer and entertainer Robbie Williams will be judging The X Factor this year.
The ex-Take That member has had a successful solo career since the mid-90s.
He previously appeared on the show in 2015 when Sharon Osbourne chose him as a mentor at the Judges’ Houses stage.
This summer, Williams performed at the 2108 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow.
Ayda Field
Ayda Field is an American actress and regular Loose Women panellist.
The 39-year-old has been married to Robbie Williams since 2010 and is joining her husband judging this year’s X Factor.
An LA native, Field has starred in a number of US sitcoms including Eve and has also appeared on Channel 4’s Fresh Meat.
The couple have two children together Theodora Rose 'Teddy' Williams who was born in 2012 and son Charlton Valentine Williams who was born in 2014.
Louis Tomlinson
One Direction star Louis Tomlinson is also joining The X Factor 2018 judging panel for the first time.
The former boyband member rose to fame on the series himself back in 2010.
The 26-year-old has had huge success as part of One Direction.
He has since released a number of singles as a solo artist.
Simon Cowell
Veteran judge Simon Cowell is leading the judges once again on The X Factor.
Cowell is the longest-serving judge on the show having been a part of it since the beginning.
He took a break in 2011 before returning again in 2014.
The 58-year-old music mogul will be pulling no punches in his search to find the winning act this year.
The X Factor 2018 returns on Saturday, September 1 at 8pm