‘X Factor' 2014: Simon Cowell To Announce FIFTH Judge? Mel B May Not Be The Only New Addition To This Year's Panel

Simon To Introduce Fifth 'X Factor' Judge?

A fifth judge will join Mel B, Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell on the ‘X Factor’ panel, according to reports.

In a surprise twist, music mogul Simon is apparently planning to spice things up even more this year, by introducing another judge after the initial audition stages.

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Hopefuls began auditioning in front of the new panel last month

According to sources, the extra judge will join the panel just before the live shows and bosses apparently already have a shortlist of possible people in mind.

As well as livening up the show, the new judge will also help to solve an issue which plagues the Sunday night results show.

‘X Factor’ execs are pulling out all the stops for this year’s show, which marks the return of Cheryl and Simon, while 2014 is Mel B’s first year in a judge’s chair.

Mel has reportedly already decided who will join her as an advisor during the Judges’ House episodes. Let’s just say, she’s hoping to spice things up even more.

Check out all the snaps from the recent Manchester auditions below...