In the original televised audition stage of the show, contestants sang in an audition room in front of just the judges, but from series 6 onwards, auditionees sing on a stage in front of the judges and a live audience.
Contestants sang in an audition room in front of just the judges. This was in the original televised audition stage of the show. Auditionees sing on a stage in front of the judges. This is from series 6 onwards. Auditionees sing on a stage in front of a live audience. This is from series 6 onwards.