Olly Murs Returns To The X Factor As Guest Judge

He sits alongside Gary Barlow in NYC!

Published 27th Sep 2013

Four years after he shot to fame on The X Factor, Olly Murs has returned to the ITV show as a guest judge.

Earlier this month the ‘Heart Skips A Beat’ singer joined the Groups’ mentor Gary Barlow in New York City to film the Judges’ houses shows.

The two episodes will air on ITV on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September.

Enthusing on Twitter, Olly wrote: "Hey all, so there have been loads of rumours about it & I can confirm that YES I'll be @GaryBarlow 's Guest Judge on this year’s @TheXFactor.

"And be prepared.... #TheNewMrNasty lol ;)"

Olly isn’t the only big name guest judge confirmed. Robbie Williams joins Over 25s judge Sharon Osbourne in Los Angeles, Mary J Blige is with Girls mentor Nicole Scherzinger in Antigua and Boys judge Louis Walsh has the help of Nicole Appleton, Shane Filan and Sinitta.

Olly’s judging chum Gary Barlow recently confirmed that he will be releasing his first solo album in 14 years on 25th November.

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