Sweden are doing their own version of The X Factor

Songwriter Andreas Carlsson and Marie of A*Teens 'fame' will appear on the judging panel of the Swedish X Factor.

Carlsson, who has pre­vi­ously appeared on the Swedish Idol jury, takes up the Cowell role while singer/songwriter Orup and the Ison half of Swedish hip hop duo Ison & Fille (no idea) take the remaining seats.

Auditions begin in Gothenburg on February 17 and if you're nearby and want to apply, all the info you need is here.