Speculation over the locations for the Judges' Houses round of The X Factor can now come to an end, as they have now been revealed along with the names of the guest judges.
According to the Daily Star Sunday, Nicole Scherzinger will be making her way to sunny Dubai with the boys, and will be assisted by R&B star Ne-Yo when picking her live show finalists.
According to the Daily Star Sunday, Nicole Scherzinger will be making her way to sunny Dubai with the boys, and will be assisted by R&B star Ne-Yo when picking her live show finalists.
Gary Barlow will reportedly stay close to home, heading for English capital London with the Over-28s. Head judge Gary will be joined again by Take That band mate Robbie Williams.
Last years winner Tulisa Contostavlos is allegedly taking the Girls to the Caribbean island of St Lucia, with Tinie Tempah rumoured to be helping her with the difficult task of making her final selections.
Finally, long timer Louis Walsh will be making his decisions about the Groups in Las Vegas, with former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne assisting him.
Finally, long timer Louis Walsh will be making his decisions about the Groups in Las Vegas, with former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne assisting him.
A source for the show told the newspaper: "Producers really wanted to up the ante this year with the destinations. Tulisa is thrilled to be going to the Caribbean, while Louis still can't believe he's off to Vegas: In eight previous years the furthest he has ever been is Barcelona, with Ireland being the usual destination.
"Gary was originally planning to be in Mallorca, but that's been changed to London so he can be close to his wife Dawn after the death of their baby Poppy."
The paper also reports that contestants will be able to perform their own material during the series's live shows, after original songs proved to be a big hit with the crowds during the audition stages.
"Gary was originally planning to be in Mallorca, but that's been changed to London so he can be close to his wife Dawn after the death of their baby Poppy."
The paper also reports that contestants will be able to perform their own material during the series's live shows, after original songs proved to be a big hit with the crowds during the audition stages.
