Home Top

Squillionaires, sex tapes and a marriage of two unlikely dynasties: She's the derriere-flashing sister of Paris Hilton. He's a Rothschild with a tragic past. Today, they'll wed in Diana's old palace
REVEALED: Female friend of Subway's pitchman Jared Fogle wore a wire to help FBI's child porn investigation after he made 'surprising and inappropriate remarks'
A massive El Nino is coming! Forecasters say 'strong' weather event could bring relief to drought-stricken California
Tom Selleck to settle claims he stole 'truckloads of water' to use on his 60-acre California ranch and avocado farm in midst of crippling drought
James Holmes dramatically tells the judge in Dark Knight shooting trial he WONT testify as defense prepares to rest
EXCLUSIVE: The real reason criminal wept when judge revealed they were former classmates - he was a brilliant schoolboy who wanted to be a neurosurgeon but drugs and crime ruined his dream
July 4th terror attacks were THWARTED: FBI Director says law enforcement stopped several plots to 'kill people in the United States'
Greece submits new reform proposals in last-ditch attempt for another bailout as it bids to stave off exit from the eurozone
$***MINIMUM FEE TO BE AGREED BEFORE USE***\nEXCLUSIVE: **NO USA TV AND NO USA WEB** MINIMUM FEE APPLY** Ariana Grande and her new backup dancer boyfriend Ricky Alvarez seen in a Wolfee Donuts store which got dangerously close to some powdered donuts . Ricky and Ariana, engage in some serious mouth-to-mouth PDA in this security cam video obtained by TMZ.com ,which wouldn't have come to light if not for the donut sniffing or near licking, incident.\nSources inside Wolfee Donuts in Lake Elsinore, CA tell TMZ the couple came in on Saturday, and decided to play truth or dare with the goods -- daring each other to lick powdered jelly donuts on the counter. Time to lick the Donuts!\n\nPictured: Ariana Grande, Ricky Alvarez\nRef: SPL1072899 070715 EXCLUSIVE\nPicture by: TMZ.com / Splash News\n\nSplash News and Pictures\nLos Angeles:\t310-821-2666\nNew York:\t212-619-2666\nLondon:\t870-934-2666\nphotodesk@splashnews.com\n$ 'I was so disgusted with myself': Ariana Grande apologises for 'donut fiasco' and 'I hate America' comment... but fails to say sorry to the actual shop
Shop where Ariana Grande was filmed licking donut FAILS health inspection and 'I hate America' singer could face charges for cross contamination
Princess Charming! First official pictures of royal baby Charlotte's christening - taken by Diana's favorite photographer Mario Testino
Etiquette expert analyses official royal christening photos, where Queen honors Princess Charlotte in pink outfit, while Middletons are 'middle class'
Kate and William were well prepared! As the official portrait of Princess Charlotte's christening is released, a photo history of royal baptisms over the last 100 years
Utah teacher, 36, who sexually abused three male students and continued a relationship with one while out on bail is sentenced to up to 30 YEARS behind bars
From champagne-fueled parties to trips in private jets, anonymous ten-year-old lifts the lid on the luxurious lifestyle of the Hamptons' wealthiest 'kidults'
Florida Senator Bill Nelson announces he has prostate cancer and will have surgery next week
EXCLUSIVE: Bernie Sanders' very 1960s love life revealed - his first wife, the woman who had his son, and the sugar shack home where he lived as a 'revolutionary'
Hackers stole social security numbers from 21.5 MILLION people in massive breach
Michigan judge sends three siblings, aged 14, 10 and 9, to juvenile detention center for refusing to have LUNCH with their father
Do you want prayers with that? Pope Francis gets changed in BURGER KING before saying Mass for hundreds of thousands in Bolivia
Cuckold husband of 'Shawshank' prison worker Joyce Mitchell 'calls her everyday in jail and plans to visit her this weekend', but can't afford her $100,000 bail
United Airlines pilot flushed BULLETS down a plane toilet after realizing he'd packed them accidentally
The secret of how to manage male employees: Scientists say setting them goals is the key
Rare Beatles photos uncovered of Fab Four smiling and laughing as they lounge by the pool in Miami after Ed Sullivan appearance

FIRST LOOK: Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw join Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Simon Cowell as new X Factor panel gets down to business at auditions in Manchester

By Colette Fahy and Sara Malm for MailOnline

Published: 19:39 EST, 8 July 2015 | Updated: 01:53 EST, 9 July 2015

345

View
comments

The new season of the X Factor is officially underway with the new judges all lined up to audition what they hope will be the next big pop star.

The latest additions Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw joined veterans Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Simon Cowell in Manchester on Wednesday for the first day of auditions.

The four judges were joined in the arena by the new X Factor hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs, who himself found fame on the show.

Scroll down for video

New line-up: The 2015 X Factor Judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernedez-Versini, Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw took their places with the brand new show hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs

Rumours of Rita and Nick's arrival on the show had been buzzing for weeks, with a final confirmation on The X Factor's official Twitter page in mid-June.

Rita, 24, left her position as a coach on BBC's The Voice after just one season after she was reportedly lured by Simon with a £1.5 million contract.

It has also been claimed that part of the reason she jumped ship over to the rival programme was due to BBC Radio 1 presenter Nick, who helped to persuade her it would be better for her career.

Slimline: Cheryl Fernandez-Verskini showed off an extremely slender frame as she arrived for the first day of X Factor auditions in Manchester on Wednesday

Slender: Cheryl opted for a midriff-baring crop top and widelegged black trousers which made her look skinnier than ever

Tiny: Cheryl's outfit displayed her teeny-tiny waist, emphasised by her baggy trousers

Cheryl shows off slim waistline at first X Factor auditions

A source close to the star told MailOnline: 'Grimmy was the one that finally convinced Rita to join the show. Simon was also very persuasive and reminded her it was The X Factor which first made Rita a TV star.

'It's never been about money for Rita. She loved her time on The Voice but her diary for early 2016 meant she wouldn't be able to commit to The Voice for a second series.'

The X Factor auditions were postponed from Monday this week due to the sad death of Simon Cowell's beloved mother Julie at the age of 89.

Despite his recent loss, the music mogul was back to work on Wednesday, even flashing a smile as he arrived at the venue.

Better late than never: Rita Ora was a late arrival, hitting the red carpet long after Cheryl

Lady in red: Rita oped for a Seventies style scarlet dress and matching over-the-knee boots

He's back: Brave Simon Cowell flashed a smile as he made his way to auditions just a few days after losing his beloved mother Julie

Postponed: X Factor auditions were postponed until Wednesday after Simon Cowell's mother passed away

Excited: Nick admitted that as a big fan of the show, he was excited to be a part of it

Rita Ora stuns on the red carpet at the X Factor auditions

His newest female judge Rita looked stunning in a Seventies style scarlet dress and matching over-the-knee boots, but it was Cheryl, 32, who truly turned heads.

The singer arrived in a tiny black crop top paired with wide-legged black trousers which showed off her super slim frame.

She appeared to be in high spirits, smiling happily at the cameras as she arrived at the venue.

And Cheryl made time for the fans, stopping to take selfies and sign autographs before making her way inside.