X Factor is back with a bang, and Twitter (obvs) got in on the action
Look, there's absolutely no denying that interest in the X Factor has waned in recent years.
At its height (we're looking at you, One Direction), the show was a Saturday night staple, but as the years have gone on, the public appear a little jaded by the whole format.
And with whispers of fixed auditions and behind-the-scenes record deals, TV critics have been quick to say that reality TV fans are looking elsewhere for their fix.
Yet despite the apparent dip in interest, Twitter was absolutely lit last night as the viewing public – and Louis Tomlinson – settled in for episode 1 of season 14.
From Kayleigh who wowed the judges to Grace Davies who had Nicole Scherzinger in tears, the calibre was pretty high for the first day of auditions.
And here are just a selection of tweets which sum up Simon, Sharon, Louis and Nicole's return to Saturday night entertainment…
1. Well, if Louis is on board…
Yes !!!! Really moved by Anthony . My fucking boy what a lad ! Go on son #xfactor
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) September 2, 2017
2. Preach.
Kayleigh is the perfect example of why shouldn't judge people by their appearance #xfactor
— Amy Kent (@AmyJKent) September 2, 2017
3. Ouch
I'd like to go on X factor but sadly none of my relatives have died, I don't have a cute baby and I haven't just got out of prison #XFactor
— Joe Hart (@President_Egg) September 2, 2017
4. Time will tell…
I see #XFactor "Kayleigh" is being hailed as "the new" Adele … Oh come on! … she was good but not "that" good
— Jan ☆☆ (@JanHarrison68) September 3, 2017
5. We feel you.
I moan about it every year but still end up watching it anyways. Especially the auditions#XFactor
— Adam Lunnon (@lunnon92) September 2, 2017
6. She speaks the truth.
#xfactor has started. THE COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN
— ellie(@elIiehoward) September 2, 2017
7. Sayin' it like it is
The #XFactor is basically someone getting a record deal in Sept and then having to do 4 months of panto before it's announced
— Alan Finn (@AlanFinn16) September 2, 2017
8. Touché
I'm sorry but the old X Factor that you used to love and enjoy can't come to the phone right now.. Why?.. Oh, 'cause it's dead. #XFactor. pic.twitter.com/rxb4IbgaVk
— Jamie Hough (@jmehough) September 2, 2017