![X Factor judges 2018](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb2eac_9d10fa4e87c647dea92150c683eabda7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_640,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/cb2eac_9d10fa4e87c647dea92150c683eabda7~mv2.jpg)
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.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb2eac_a4182db9bad741d88cce873ffcbb628a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_848,h_1024,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/cb2eac_a4182db9bad741d88cce873ffcbb628a~mv2.jpg)
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.
Comments