TRANENT'S Caitlyn Vanbeck has announced a "huge secret". . . she's back on The X Factor tonight.

Caitlyn, 18, makes judge Nicole Scherzinger CRY with a stunning performance of Kelly Clarkson's Piece by Piece at her audition, due to be shown on ITV from 8pm this evening.

On her Twitter page today, Caitlyn said: "So the secret is finally out! I can't believe I'm saying this but X Factor begins tonight.

"Tune in to see my audition and find out how I get on. Straight after the show I've be live (uh oh) on Xtra Factor on ITV2 with Rylan and Matt, talking about everything so make sure you tune in!"

Former Ross High School pupil Caitlyn made it to boot camp on last year's show but is determined to go even further this time round.

And she certainly impresses Judge Nicole tonight.

"You're a force to be reckoned with," Nicole tells student Caitlyn, who tells the judges about how she was bullied when she was younger and how much amazing support her family give her, especially her dad Paul.

The X Factor 2016 auditions kick off tonight on ITV from 8pm and continue on Sunday evening at the same time.