The auditions are the most exciting part of the X-Factor; seeing who is insanely good, horrifically bad and who is going to kick-off. So why ITV only show 8 minutes of singing is beyond me. We'll have plenty of time to find out about the lives of the ones who will go far when they are hunted by paparazzi so why the waste the whole show on that is beyond me.
Judges' houses are always good, at least they were last year, so I'll look forward to that.
I always get bored for the live shows, but watch the final. Don't usually care who wins unless someone really stand out.
As for voting, I've never voted for TV contests or reality TV because I think it's an absolute waste of money.