When does X Factor UK 2013 start?

Question: When does the new series of The X Factor start in 2013?

Answer: The new series of the X Factor UK will begin on ITV on Saturday the 31st of August, 2013. The opening weekend see’s the show start at 8:00pm on both the Saturday and Sunday night.

Click here to see the full ITV schedule for the opening weekend of X Factor and Xtra Factor programming.

Beginning slightly later than we first expected, X Factor series 10 will now offer viewers 2 helpings per week with new shows being broadcast every Saturday and Sunday night.

So combined with ITV2’s Xtra Factor, there’ll be enough fresh coverage to keep even the most dedicated factor fans satisfied this year.

The auditions stages have already been held in front of the judging panel in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, London and Cardiff during June and early July this year.

The judging line up for series 10 of the X Factor UK will be made up of Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne and the ever present Louis Walsh.