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It's time to face the six chair challenge - judges categories REVEALED!


X Factor judges 2018
X Factor judges 2018

With the X Factor auditions done and dusted, we move onto the dreaded six chair challenge.


This year Simon Cowell has introduced a 'Golden X', similar to the golden buzzer we are used to on Britain's Got Talent.


One person per category will be guaranteed a place straight through to the judges' houses.


If the judge likes an act enough and they definitely want to see them at judges houses they’ll press this golden X and give that act a Safe Seat.



We can also reveal the categories each judge has. Simon Cowell has the girls, Robbie Williams the groups, Ayda Field-Williams the over 30's and Louis Tomlinson the boys.


X Factor returns to our screens later this month.


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