The X Factor ‘set to scrap open auditions because wannabe singers do not want to queue’
Show bosses are reportedly looking at how the auditions process works after more hopefuls applied online
THE X Factor bosses are reportedly considering scrapping the open auditions because hopefuls don't want to queue.
With the rise of video auditions both online and via WhatsApp taking off, talented hopefuls have apparently shunned the day-long auditions process in front of producers, leaving bosses reportedly set to axe them altogether.
The claims just 1,500 people turned up to be seen on one day in London, though 30,000 have applied to take part in the series online.
A source said: "The production team are claiming they have been hammering the video auditions and that is why turnout is so low.
"They also say that no one can be bothered to queue anymore and they don't want to sit around and wait all day."
Another source added: "The ability to apply via WhatsApp didn’t exist when the show started so singers had no option but to queue for hours.
"It would be a logical step for the Open Auditions to come to an end after 2018 as clearly numbers attending are dwindling.";
An X Factor spokesman has been contacted for comment.
However, The Sun on Sunday revealed last month how bosses decided to cut back on the filmed audition rounds to focus on London and Liverpool where they will be filmed solely in massive arenas.
A source said: “In previous years the show would always make a big deal of travelling around the country to find budding pop stars. But their attitude now is the right talent will come to them.
"Liverpool produced the likes of The Beatles and Echo and the Bunnymen while London is home to current talent including Rita Ora and Stormzy.
"Show producers will still be sent to the likes of Leeds and Derry to hold private auditions just as a precaution.
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"But any talent will be expected to make their way over to London or Liverpool if they want to sing in front of the judges.
"This latest overhaul is also designed for practical reasons as auditions will now take place in arenas."
The last series of X Factor was won by boyband Rak-Su.
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