New X Factor judges begin auditions

The circus surrounding the UK X Factor and its judging panel is now over.  Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Tulissa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland arrived in Birmingham today to kickstart this years auditions process.

Here are some pics of the new line up arriving at the LG Arena:

The only constant in this years X Factor, Louis Walsh, was the first to arrive.  He urged viewers to get over Cheryl and Danni and to give Tulissa and Kelly a chance on the show.  Take That frontman Gary Barlow said he would liked to have seen Cheryl back on the panel.  Be careful Gary! You don't want to offend Kelly and Tulissa on your first day.

Pics of Tulissa and Kelly after the jump:

Twenty-two year old Tulissa Contostavlos (of N Dubz) was next up and looked laid back in a black and red jumpsuit.  Last but not least, Kelly Rowland arrived in a mini skirt and crop top - a bit optimistic for the British climate but she looked fabulous nonetheless. 

It will be very interesting to see how this years X Factor fares without Simon and Cheryl on the show.  Here's hoping it follows American Idol's lead, which coped just fine (in fact, it was better) without Cowell.

What are your thoughts on the new line-up?

Source - James Ingham