New Judge Geri Halliwell Joins X Factor Gang At First Round Of Auditions

Posted: 23/05/12 | Updated: 23/05/12

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Who? Geri Halliwell and the X Factor gang

Where? First round of X Factor auditions in Liverpool

What? Geri Halliwell came skipping down the red carpet in Liverpool this afternoon a blue lace mini dress and questionable cream ankle boots. The Spice Girl has been drafted in as a replacement for Kelly Rowland, who opted out of returning for another series of the TV talent show.

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Bonus info: A quick chat with our friends on the entertainment desk revealed that Miss Halliwell has yet to be confirmed as a permanent judge for the new series - apparently Simon is treating these first few auditions as Geri's own, very public audition. So we could be seeing more Halliwell, or this could be another of those Cheryl X Factor USA SEE YA LATER moments.

Oh, and obviously Tulisa was there too today, making X symbols all over the shop.

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Geri Halliwell arrives on the red carpet for the first round of X Factor auditions at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.
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Geri Halliwell arrives on the red carpet for the first round of X Factor auditions at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.
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Geri Halliwell hugs a fan as she arrives on the red carpet for the first round of X Factor auditions at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.
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Geri Halliwell arrives on the red carpet for the first round of X Factor auditions at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.
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Geri Halliwell arrives on the red carpet for the first round of X Factor auditions at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.
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Geri Halliwell arrives on the red carpet for the first round of X Factor auditions at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.
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Caroline Flack arrives on the red carpet for the first round of X Factor auditions at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.
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Tulisa arrives on the red carpet for the first round of X Factor auditions at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.
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Tulisa arrives on the red carpet for the first round of X Factor auditions at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.
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Geri Halliwell sits on top of a car as she arrives on the red carpet for the first round of X Factor auditions at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.
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Crowds outside the Echo Arena, Liverpool for the first round of X Factor auditions.