X Factor judges find out their categories

The 4 X Factor judges have found out which categories they will be mentoring after the public vote.

Published 2nd Sep 2015

Photo credit: ITV/The X Factor

The X Factor judges have found out which categories they will be mentoring this year.

For the first time, this year's judge categories have been decided on by a public vote on Twitter.

It turns out Simon Cowell will take on the Over 25s, Cheryl will mentor the Groups, Rita has the Girls and Nick will lead the Boys.

Simon had previously tweeted saying he wanted the girls:

The X Factor returned to our screens last weekend, with Simon Cowell coming close to crying during the emotional performance of 21-yr-old Josh Daniels.

The show returns this weekend as auditions continue...