The X Factor is back on our screens – and whether you love it or hate it you have to admit it can’t be avoided.
This year is like a vintage version of the reality show – with Dermot O’Leary, Louis Walsh, Nicole Scherzinger and Sharon Osbourne all back together for the first time.
The original room auditions have also made a comeback and people are loving it.
Here’s how people reacted online to the first episode of the new series:
People Are Loving The New Panel
Omg Sharon looks fab #XFactor
— Holly (@HollyShortall) August 27, 2016
“Let me see how many facelifts ago” haha I’ve missed Sharon #XFactor
— Scott Summers (@ItsScottSummers) August 27, 2016
#XFactor is already sooo much better with this new panel.
— M A J I D (@Majid_K_1994) August 27, 2016
So nice seeing @TheXFactor going back to the old days with a quality panel #XFactor
— Jack (@BellJackbell19) August 27, 2016
#XFactor is definitely back with a bang! ❤️ @walshlife
— Maureen Catterson (@MoCatterson) August 27, 2016
It's great they went back to the original style auditions #XFactor
— Wayne L (@WayneLawlor) August 27, 2016
I'm just waiting for Louis to say you look like a pop star, You sound like a pop star #XFactor
— Joe Thompson (@cxllcx) August 27, 2016
There’s Already Hilarious Reactions To The Auditions
Me right now #XFactor pic.twitter.com/aYqM3M8HGo
— Behlul (@behlul_official) August 27, 2016
I have to put the #Xfactor on mute right now. This hurts my ears. It’s impossibly possible.
— Lorna Weightman (@styleisleIRL) August 27, 2016
It’s not #XFactor until they pay someone to go in, sing badly and start cursing at the judges. Otherwise, this is boring af.
— Katniss (@SnowMustFall) August 27, 2016
Was getting a Ross Gellar playing piano vibe off that guy ? #XFactor pic.twitter.com/ajsizqBxAN
— Katie Ross (@katierosss) August 27, 2016
#XFactor pic.twitter.com/QskswEg87M
— Will Leahy (@willleahy) August 27, 2016
Paddy power should take odds on how long it takes for Louis to say “you look like a popstar, you sing like a popstar” #XFactor
— Jennifer Purcell (@Jenniferpurc) August 27, 2016
The real David Brent? #XFactor pic.twitter.com/aXrMQU9o3f
— Ivan Corless (@ivancorless) August 27, 2016
Eddie Redmayne takes on his most ambitious role to date, portraying Sharon Osborne on the #xfactor pic.twitter.com/IICbcJZk58
— Chris Humphreys (@chrisjhumphreys) August 27, 2016
He’s got a guitar! We all know how much Simon *LOVES* guitars. #XFactor pic.twitter.com/9HVi2LzNLg
— Marc Johnson (@MarcslJohnson99) August 27, 2016
Me listening to Richard #XFactor pic.twitter.com/wIQ0efwdf7
— leigh (@agbeffect) August 27, 2016
There Were Lots Of Tears
Just a warning: get the tissues out… #XFactor
— Matt Edmondson (@MattEdmondson) August 27, 2016
#XFactor is back. Time for judges who cant believe contestant’s ages, dramatic montages & lots of crying. #nothanks pic.twitter.com/uqhOhbUkqj
— Daniel Kogan (@Dankogan89) August 27, 2016
We were NOT emotionally prepared for Christian! ?? #XFactor pic.twitter.com/NkSJJ7RR8R
— STV (@WeAreSTV) August 27, 2016
EXCUSE MY CYNICISM I AM IN TEARS. I’M JUST TEARS NOW. CRIKEY. ????? #XFactor
— David Morgan (@thisisdavid) August 27, 2016
omg i am crying my eyes out at this audition, that song was so beaut 🙁 #xfactor
— sam (@sleazeball) August 27, 2016
Is anyone watching X factor? That was unreal wow amazing! He got me that boy ? #XFactor
— Max Morley (@maxmorley1) August 27, 2016
Christian’s song and voice made me so emotion oh my goodness he’s amazing #xfactor
— Kim (@astonnarry) August 27, 2016
Literally cried at that. Christian was incredible #XFactor
— Meg (@megairley) August 27, 2016
oh my god that audition was so moving actually crying rn ? #XFactor
— imogen (@imogenlils) August 27, 2016
You hear sad stories on #XFactor but @chrisburrows03 was unreal. Lad has talent and it was great tribute to your bro pic.twitter.com/88gukbBFbZ
— Areef (@Areef_The_Boy) August 27, 2016
