ITV will begin screening the second series of the X Factor USA later this month.

This year Simon Cowell and L.A Reid are joined by Demi Lovato and pop megastar Britney Spears on the judging panel. The first episode will be screened on the FOX network tonight and will go against The Voice on NBC.

A host has yet to be announced following the decision to axe Steve Jones.

ITV has confirmed the season premier for series 2 will air on ITV2 on Thursday 27th September at 8.00pm.