The hopefuls audition solo in front of the judging panel, made up of Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley, as well as the studio audience in Manchester. Graham Norton takes the hopefuls through the audition process in front of the judges, while Mel Giedroyc shares the fun and gossip from backstage.

In this second episode, the hopefuls continue to audition solo in front of both the Manchester studio audience and the judging panel they need to impress: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley. Their fate lies in the hands of the judges if they are to make it to the next stage of the competition.

Presenters Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc bring all the action, fun and gossip from the studio and backstage.

In this third episode, the hopefuls continue to audition solo in front of both the Manchester studio audience and the judging panel they need to impress: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley. Their fate lies in the hands of the judges if they are to make it to the next stage of the competition.

This is the last chance for the hopefuls to audition solo in front of both the Manchester studio audience and the judging panel they need to impress: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley.

The contestants are put into groups and perform with a big name in British music, and Lulu joins the judges to help decide who goes through to the live shows.

The remaining contestants have been put into five bands and must now perform live for the first time, with viewers able to vote for their favourites.

The results of the viewer vote are revealed, and three of the bands are guaranteed a place in the next show. The two bottom bands must sing again, this time to impress the judges - but there is a twist. There is also a special guest performing on the Let It Shine stage.

The semi-final of the competition is opened with a joint performance by Take That and the remaining contestants, before the boys are tested on their dance skills.

The results of the viewer vote are revealed. Two of the four bands are guaranteed a place in the final, while the two bottom bands must sing again.