ITV BOSSES are said to be in a state of panic following the realisation that Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding on 29 April is set for the same weekend as the X Factor’s London’s auditions.


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The unhelpful coincidence means a logistical nightmare for the show’s production team, as thanks to anti-terror rules their walkie talkies will be blocked. Combine this with the grounding of the show’s helicopter and you can see why a security source told The Sun: “They’ve a massive headache.”

To add to the doomsday scenario for the team of ITV’s leading reality show, London’s tube unions have been threatening to strike on the wedding day. They plan to stage a walkout unless their Bank Holiday terms are improved.