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The dates of The X Factor 2012 live auditions, with the show’s judging panel, have been revealed.

Following the end of the open auditions at London’s O2 Arena, the countdown begins until the new series starts filming in May, with auditions across the UK.

Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow and Tulisa has all revealed they’ll be back for the try outs, with a range of guest judges joining the panel.

Dermot O’Leary will once again be hosting the show, while Caroline Flack will be taking on the presenting duties of spin-off Xtra Factor on her own for the auditions. Co-host Olly Murs will return only for the live shows, after a US tour with fellow X Factor stars One Direction over the summer.

The X Factor 2012 live audition dates are as follows:

Liverpool

Wednesday, 23 May with guest judge Geri Halliwell

London

Saturday, 26 May with guest judge Leona Lewis

Monday, 28 May
Tuesday, 29 May
Wednesday, 30 May

Manchester

Tuesday, 5 June
Wednesday, 6 June
Thursday, 7 June

Glasgow

Monday, 11 June

Newcastle

Monday, 18 June

Cardiff

Monday, 25 June

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