One of TV's largest reality shows is coming to the Island next month.
The X-Factor confirmed in March it would bring a mobile auditioning van to the Isle of Man to find pop music's next big thing.
The team behind the hit TV show will hold auditions on May 13th and 14th for singers over 16.
More details will be released soon, but contact Hannah West at for more information.hannah.west@thames.tv
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