X Factor is back for yet another year and if you want to know how you can watch all the episodes abroad this is the guide for you.

Below I’ll show you how by using a simple app known as a ‘VPN’ you can unblock ITV and watch from anywhere in the world.

So that means you can watch X Factor UK in Australia, America, Spain, Turkey or anywhere else on the planet!

To do this you’ll need to get yourself a VPN app. I recommend using ExpressVPN because they’re really easy to use. Even if you’re not very technically minded you’ll still be able to get this set-up.

It takes less than 5 minutes and just a couple of steps. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the whole process.

So let’s find out how you can watch the X Factor abroad!

Get yourself a VPN service

The first thing you need to do is get yourself a VPN service. There are hundreds of companies out there that offer them and a quick search of Google will leave you with more choices than you know what to do with.

I’ve whittled this down to the Top 3 leaving you to choose one of them. My recommendation is ExpressVPN because they’re a little easier to use than the rest, but you can really choose any.

My Top 3 VPN services to watch X Factor:

1. ExpressVPN – My top choice!
2. IPVanish
3. NordVPN

I recommend signing up for ExpressVPN. Not only are they incredibly easy to use but they’ve also got a huge 30-day money back guarantee.

In the unlikely event you can’t get it working then you can just get your money back, nothing lost!

X Factor usually runs right up until Christmas time which means you’re going to need at least 4 months worth of VPN service. The best deal is to grab ExpressVPN’s 12-month package. It comes with 3 months totally free making it 49% cheaper than if you paid monthly.

Once you’ve signed up for the VPN service read below to find out how to use the VPN to watch the X Factor abroad.

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How to watch X Factor UK abroad

Now you’ve got yourself a VPN you can use it to watch the X Factor abroad.

It’s really simple and you can use it on your Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac or Fire TV Stick device. Just follow the quick steps below and you’ll be set-up and watching X Factor in no time.

How to watch X Factor UK abroad Step-by-Step:

1. Visit the ExpressVPN website and sign up for their service. If you’ve already signed up then skip this step.
2. Once you’ve signed up download the correct app for your type of device from the ‘Products’ section of their website. You can also install it from your regular app store by searching ‘ExpressVPN’.
3. Open the app and activate it or login with your account details when required.
4. Select Choose Location and then United Kingdom.
5. Press Connect if the app doesn’t automatically start connecting for you.

Once you’re connected any websites or apps you use will think you’re in the UK.

Now all you need to do is open the ITV Hub app or visit the ITV Hub website (formally ITV Player). You can then watch X Factor either live at the same time it’s shown in the UK or you can watch on catch-up if you can’t make the live viewings.

If you’ve never used ITV Hub before then you’ll need to sign up for a free account. You’ll also need to enter a UK Post Code. You can either use your own or if you don’t have one use one of these, NR18 0AD, SO31 6TX, WD5 0BL or WR10 1AY.

Will this work on my mobile or tablet?

Yes, definitely! Along with regular computers running Windows or Mac OS, the above solution is great for using on your mobile or tablet.

So if you’re outside the UK and you want to watch X Factor abroad then it makes sense to watch on a portable device such as a mobile or tablet.

If you’ve already got ITV Hub installed then you can simply connect on the ExpressVPN app and then open the ITV Hub app. If you don’t have the ITV Hub already then you’ll need to install it from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

What if my mobile or tablet is from outside the UK?

If your mobile or tablet is registered outside the UK then you probably won’t be able to download the ITV Hub directly from the app store. For this you’ll need to download it via another method.

If you’ve got an Android device then simply open a web-browser and visit: https://apkpure.com/itv-hub/air.ITVMobilePlayer – You’ll be able to download and install the app here.

If you’ve got an Apple iOS device such as the iPhone or iPad then you’ll need to consult this guide on how to download apps out of their intended country.

When is the X Factor on TV?

The 2018 X Factor kicks off on Saturday, September 1st 2018. The show will start at 8 pm with the usual auditions. You can watch the second episode the day after on the 2nd.

The X Factor will then run every week until Christmas giving you plenty of thrills and spills along the way.

In a shakeup to the show, most of the judges have been replaced and this year sees a new lineup. The new lineup of judges includes the ever-present Simon Cowell plus new-comers Robbie Williams, Ayda Field and Louis Tomlinson.

You may actually be wondering who Ayda Field is, I know I was. So you’ll be surprised to know it’s actually Robbie William’s wife. She has the grand total of zero years singing experience so should make for a complete change to the format of the show.

Conclusion: How to watch X Factor abroad

If you want to watch X Factor abroad you need to get yourself a VPN service.

There are hundreds out there but I recommend ExpressVPN. I find them great for watching ITV.

If you’re not 100% sure then they’ve got a 30-day money back guarantee so it’s completely risk-free in the unlikely event you can’t get it working.

It’s also worth considering their 12-month package because you get 3-months entirely free making it 49% cheaper than paying on a monthly basis. This will let you watch the entire X Factor series and you’ll have plenty of time left over to watch other stuff too.

Just click the button below to get signed up. Then download their app for your device and connect to the UK. You can then watch X Factor either live or on catch-up abroad from anywhere in the world.

Who are you most looking forward to seeing in this year’s X Factor? I would love to know so please let me know in the comments section below.

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