Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw have been announced as judges for the upcoming series of The X Factor, alongside Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Simon Cowell who return to the panel.

Ora said 'I am excited to be coming back to The X Factor - I had a ball here in 2012. This is a journey I can't wait to embark on to find some talented singers. Its the new generation taking over', while Grimshaw commented 'Music is my job and my passion and I'm really looking forward to seeing what talent we can find and nurture this year. I can't wait for Judges' Houses in Oldham!'. The X Factor returns to screens this autumn.