The X Factor judges have been given their categories – and it looks like Simon Cowell is slightly disappointed with his chosen group.
The TV mogul has been allocated the over-25s in a public vote, while Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, who had the girls last year, will be mentoring the groups.
New judge Rita Ora has been given the girls, with Nick Grimshaw taking charge of the boys.
The vote was decided by fans of the ITV show in one of the latest twists for the 12th series.
Simon also mentored “the overs” in last year’s series and steered winner Ben Haenow and runner-up Fleur East to the final.
The 55-year-old previously revealed his intention to coach either the girls or the groups categories.
The judges’ categories were revealed on the X Factor Twitter account.
The X Factor, with Olly Murs and Caroline Flack taking over hosting duties from Dermot O’Leary, returned to ITV last weekend.
Some of the acts who impressed the judges to get through to the next round include Filipino girl group 4th Power, 21-year-old car mechanic Josh Daniel, 25-year-old dental receptionist Lauren Murray, and 17-year-old Essex student Louisa Johnson.
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