The time has come to show your singing skills as X Factor is ready for its next edition. The show is looking for the talents to X Factor auditions and participate in the show for 16th season.

It is a singing reality show which features candidates through various auditioning rounds of the show. Candidates can participate in the auditions either in group or as a solo contestant.

Then the selected candidates have to compete with each other for the crown of the winner. The winner is awarded with prize money and a singing contract with Syco Music.

X Factor Auditions 2020

This could be your chance to show your skills and start a career you always wanted. You can look back in the previous editions of the show and can find some names like James Arthur, members of the one direction band and many more. They all have started with this show. Might be you are the special one these auditions are looking for.

If you are seriously interested in singing and want to make a step forward in singing then this is chance you should not miss. You can read below all the information related to the auditions of the show.

X Factor British Edition Judges and Host

For the last season Louis Tomlinson, Ayda Field and Robbie Williams were on the judging panel with other guest judges. However, for the upcoming season of the show Louis Tomlinson has confirmed that he will not be going to judge the next season of the show.

For the next edition of the show Leona Lewis is going to share the judging panel with Nicole Scherzinger and Simon Cowell.

After returning in 2016 as the host of the show, Dermot O’Leary is again going to host the show for the next season.

X Factor Casting Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the show you must fulfil the eligibility criteria as given by the authority of the show. The eligibility criteria given by the authority of the show states that-

• You must be a resident of UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
• You must be 18 years of age or above.
• If you are below 18 years of age then you must fill the form under the supervision of your parents.
• Also, You must not be an employee or related to any employee of ITV and other associated companies of the show.
• You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to any auditions of the show.

You can read all the other details and conditions in the application form.

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Apply for The X Factor UK Season 16

There are two ways you can give your auditions for season 16. The first option is you can go to the open call locations and give your auditions live on stage. The other option is that you can submit your video online for auditions.

Auditions in Person

1. First of all you have to visit the official casting application form. Or you can follow this site. 
2. Now click on “Audition in Person” button.
3. Then you have to create an account.
4. Then you select the participating option i.e. solo or group.
5. Now fill all the required information.
6. Then after, you have to select one of the live locations to give your audition.

Now you just have to visit the live location at the time and date given by the authority.

NOTE- Do not forget to take all the necessary documents as mentioned for the auditions.

X Factor Audition via Video

By any means you cannot visit one of the live locations for auditions then you can submit a video online as your auditions. You can follow these steps to give audition through a video.

1. Visit the casting website. Or use this above mentioned site.
2. Now click on “Audition via Video” button.
3. Then create your account.
4. Now select the category in which you are performing. (SOLO or GROUP)
5. Now fill all the necessary details of yourself and your team. If you are performing solo then you can skip the team information.
6. At last you have to upload your photograph and your auditioning video.

NOTE- Make your auditioning video as asked by the authority of the show.

So this was all about British edition The X Factor Auditions process. You must remember the ways for casting. You have to audition 2 times, In person as well as in video. So get ready with your talent and have a blast.