X Factor 2018 first trailer revealed – but where’s Louis Tomlinson?
The X Factor 2018 has unveiled a very first trailer for this year’s series.
The new series of The X Factor will start on TV in the autumn on ITV.
This year Simon Cowell will be joined by new X Factor 2018 judges Ayda Williams, Robbie Williams and Louis Tomlinson on the panel.
Simon said of the new line up of judges: “This new panel is all about optimism, everyone has a real passion for finding a new star.
“The three new judges bring a whole new energy and I’m excited.”
Well that was one recoupling we were not expecting… The #XFactor, back soon on @ITV… #itstimetofacethemusic #itsayesfromme #IdidntlikeitIlovedit ❌😎❤️🌴 pic.twitter.com/g22mR3hzft
— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) July 30, 2018
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Also back will be Dermot O’Leary to host what will be the fifteenth series.
Ahead of the new season, ITV have unveiled a Love Island inspired trailer.
It features Simon, Ayda and Robbie chatting before Robbie ‘gets a text’..
“Judges, it’s time to face the music… #itsayesfromme,” the text reads.
Love Island narrator Iain Stirling even provides the voice-over for the 30 second clip.
But fans of the show all had one question after the ad aired.
“but where’s louis” asked one on Twitter.
Another added: “the only thing we care about: where’s Louis”
“Why would y’all not have Louis in this…” agreed a third.
While Louis didn’t appear in the trailer, has has been tweeting about his time on the show.
Tweeting from the final day of auditions, new judge Louis said: “Really enjoying the audition process. Looking forward to getting my category now!”
He added: “The support online and from the audience has been sick.
“You’re all f**king amazing!”
Meanwhile, Simon told fans in a video at the end of filming: “It’s been brilliant, it’s been crazy, it’s been fun and now we’ve got the next part coming… wait and see.”
Elsewhere during the auditions, Louis celebrated 8 years in the spotlight.
Reflecting back on auditioning for the show himself in 2010, where he became a part of boy band One Direction, Louis said: “#8YearsOfOneDirection Where has the time gone!?
“Thank you so much to every single person who’s ever supported us. Big love!”
The X Factor will air on ITV.
Sharon Osbourne will join the panel for the live shows.
