The X Factor (UK series 9) The X Factor (UK series 9) The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The ninth series began airing on ITV on 18 August 2012 and ended on 9 December 2012. Dermot O'Leary returned as presenter of the main show on ITV, whilst Caroline Flack and Olly Murs returned to co-present "The Xtra Factor" on ITV2. Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow and Tulisa returned as judges. Nicole Scherzinger was confirmed as the fourth permanent judge after Geri Halliwell, Leona Lewis, Rita Ora, Mel B, Anastacia and Scherzinger herself stood in as guest judges for the
The X Factor (UK series 8) on "The X Factor USA". On 14 May 2011, Dannii Minogue announced that she would not appear as a judge on the eighth series either, due to a clash with "Australia's Got Talent", another show for which she judges. Of her decision, Minogue said, "During discussions for me to return to "The X Factor" it became clear that unfortunately, this year, "The X Factor" audition dates in the UK clash with the live shows of "Australia's Got Talent" during June and July. For this reason I am unable to return". After Cowell and Cole announced their departures, a number of