Overview

• The first day of Series 19 filming at Birmingham’s Hippodrome was called off, according to an official statement.
• Ticket providers emailed audience members about the cancellation, and some people still arrived at the venue despite the notice.
• The show’s X account had promoted the kickoff only hours earlier, adding to confusion among fans and applicants.
• Reports suggest the entire Birmingham run could be pushed back before the production moves to Blackpool, though no new dates have been confirmed.
• Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and new judge KSI were due on the panel, with some outlets reporting Cowell hopes to return as soon as Friday.