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"The X Factor auditions may be held in various clubs across the UK, it has been revealed. ITV executives are considering whether to swap big arena and theatre auditions for more intimate venues such as jazz clubs and working men&amp;#039;s clubs, according to The Sun.  Simon Cowell is said to be keen on a &amp;#039;back-to-basics&amp;#039; revamp of the show, including a change in the audition process. &amp;quot;We always talk about the singer&amp;#039;s &amp;#039;journey&amp;#039;, but visually the live shows don&amp;#039;t seem much different from the auditions,&amp;quot; a production source said. &amp;quot;We need a significant point of difference between the audition and the live show. Smaller venues is the latest idea, and it&amp;#039;s one we quite like as it&amp;#039;s new and could feel fresh.&amp;quot;   Sharon Osbourne has been heavily tipped to re-join the judging panel for the 2013 series. Tulisa Contostavlos has denied that she will no longer be involved with the show, despite reports to the contrary. Photo gallery - &amp;#039;The X Factor&amp;#039; tour 2013:  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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