The X Factor Judges Houses for 2011 Revealed

According to the Daily Star Sunday, this year the new X Factor panel will be jetting off to some of the most lavish locations ever, with Louis Walsh snubbing Ireland for only the second time.

According to the newspaper N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos will take the contestants in her category to the beautiful island of Mykonos in Greece.

Louis Walsh meanwhile will take his hopefuls to the South of France,  Gary Barlow  will be flying out to LA and Destiny Child’s star Kelly Rowland will also head stateside with her hopefuls, spending a week in Miami.

An insider told the newspaper: “Everyone’s always worried about staying in the British Isles for the judges’ homes and it’s usually Louis’ group that does.

“He can’t bear to be away from his precious pad in Ireland.”

The source continued: “Gary used to live in LA so it’s a special place for him. The viewers and the staff are in for a real treat.

“They’re pulling out all the stops this year with lavish locations and A-list performances from the beginning of the series.”

They added: “It can only mean it’s going to get bigger and better.”