The auditions for X Factor are already in high gear!

Judges Britney Spears, Demi Lovato and L.A. Reid have already visited Kansas City, which Simon Cowell had to miss due to a bout with bronchitis. But the crew is back in full swing.

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Britney was rocking a shorter do in a gorgeous beige dress, while Demi showed off a new pink streak in her hair.

We wonder how Simon felt about that one!

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Will you watch the new season of X Factor?