<p><br /> The X Factor auditions are due to start next month but it is thought so far no judges have been confirmed.<br /> </p><p><br /> According to reports, producers are a little panicked as Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh have not been signed yet and neither has host Dermot O'Leary.<br /> </p><p><br /> It is thought plans for the British show are behind schedule as Simon focuses all his efforts on the US version, due to start towards the end of 2011.<br /> </p><p><br /> Cheryl and Dermot are both believed to be in the running for slots on the American series, while Simon is the only definite panelist at this stage.<br /> </p><p><br /> Bosses of the UK show have offered to fly Simon back and forth during the week so he can be involved with both shows.<br /> </p><p><br /> Meanwhile, Irish auditions are being dropped this year with the judges only seeing hopefuls in Cardiff, London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester.<br /> </p>
