Rita Ora begins X factor judging

She may only be new to the music industry herself but that didn't stop Rita Ora from bagging herself a guest judging role at the X Factor auditions, which she began today.


Filling the vacant seat on the judging panel left by Kelly Rowland, Ora is a stand-in judge for today's auditions in London. Over the last week Geri Halliwell and former X Factorwinner Leona Lewis have stood in to fill the vacancy.

The 21 year-old R.I.P. singer tweeted earlier on upon arrival at the auditions 'IM HERE...... I CANT BREATHE! X-FACTOR..... IM JUST LIKE YOU REMEMBER THAT. IVE JUST STARTED TOO IM HERE TO HELP!'.

Ora, who is sitting comfortably within the Irish Top 20 with her debut single featuring Tinie Tempah, bagged a UK No.1 last week.

The singer wore a white dress and blazer combination with a high collar and a selection of necklaces. She accessorised her quirky look with tartan wedges and jewel-encrusted sunglasses.

Her fellow judge Tulisa Contostavlos tweeted she was happy that the young singer was joining the panel today.

Gary Barlow arrives at the London auditions this morning

Louis Walsh arrives at the London auditions this morning in a bright pink shirt complete with aviator sunglasses