It's that season again - the nights are drawing in, the heating's going on, it must be time for the live shows of X Factor.
This year, there's already been enough controversy before any of the judges or contestants set foot in London's Wembley Arena.
With Simon Cowell gone to further his fortunes with the American version of his own lucrative baby, and Cheryl gone to... not do that, all eyes have been on the freshly-formed quartet at the helm of the show.
Louis Walsh is the only old hand on the judging panel. Tulisa Contostavlos is bringing 'yoof' to the party. Kelly Rowland is a pneumatic dose of international glamour, and Gary Barlow has... well already proved that his years at the helm of Take That have been but a preparation for taking Cowell's seat on the panel.
What can we expect? Tears, shrieks? Anything to rival last year's Wagner and Katie Waissel for attention-seeking antics? We can only hope...
Stay tuned and join in with our live blog as the show unravels below...