
Sharon Osbourne will return to the U.K. version of Simon Cowell's The X Factor for its 10th
season later this year.
Osbourne was one of the original X Factor judges in Britain from 2004 through 2007.
In the first format change announced for the 10th season, hopefuls will have to survive two sets of auditions. First, they will face the judges in an intimate audition room. If they receive three or more yes votes, they will have to perform for the judges in an arena "to prove they can also impress an audience before securing a place at the next stage in the competition," according to the producers.
Said Cowell: "Three words I never thought I'd say: Welcome back Sharon!"
Said Osbourne: “I couldn't be happier about coming back for the 10th anniversary of X Factor!"











