Robbie Williams is set to relaunch his career to the world on the XFactor live show, it has been confirmed.

Robbie will appear on the reality TV talent show next month when the final 12 finalists are battling it out to be crowned the X Factor winner.

Following in the footsteps of Beyoncé and Britney Spears, Robbie has recognised the power of Simon Cowell’s hit show and knows that a Saturday night spot to promote his new single Bodies is the best platform to showcase his new material.
Speaking on the announcement, the ex-Take That singer said: ‘I’m a huge fan of The X Factor. Of course I’ll be watching every week, just like everyone else.’

Bodies, the single Robbie will perform, is available to download from October 11 and the new album, Reality Killed The Video Star sees a release date of 9 November.

With a two-year absence from the charts, Robbie is undoubtedly pinning all his hopes on a soaring success story with his latest offering, after recently stating that this, his tenth album, would be his last if the record was a flop.

Dame Shirley Bassey will reportedly perform and mentor contestants on this year’s X Factor.

According to The Sun, the 72-year-old veteran will be one of the star guests on the show? will keep you updated.