THE X FACTOR made its way to the U.S. In its first season, millions tuned in on Wednesday and Thursday nights (8/7C on FOX) to see stars born, drama unfold, and talent unleashed.
THE X FACTOR has been picked up for a third season by FOX.
Since its debut in 2004, THE X FACTOR has remained the U.K.'s #1 program for the last seven years, peaking with an audience of 21 million for its 2010 finale. The format swiftly broke similar records around the world, where local versions have consistently rated #1. The series has received numerous honors worldwide, and more than 100 million records have been sold by artists launched through the series, including over 90 #1 singles and albums and 150 Top Ten records.
In a departure from other singing competition series, the first time contestants audition for THE X FACTOR judges they will do so in front of an audience of thousands - raising the stakes and increasing the pressure to impress not only the judges, but also a potential legion of fans. This will be the ultimate test to prove they have the vocal ability, charisma and stage presence that it takes to win an unprecedented $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.
THE X FACTOR is produced by Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America.
On May 14, 2012 Britney Spears and Demi Lovato were announced as judges for THE X FACTOR.
THE X FACTOR has been picked up for a third season by FOX.
Since its debut in 2004, THE X FACTOR has remained the U.K.'s #1 program for the last seven years, peaking with an audience of 21 million for its 2010 finale. The format swiftly broke similar records around the world, where local versions have consistently rated #1. The series has received numerous honors worldwide, and more than 100 million records have been sold by artists launched through the series, including over 90 #1 singles and albums and 150 Top Ten records.
In a departure from other singing competition series, the first time contestants audition for THE X FACTOR judges they will do so in front of an audience of thousands - raising the stakes and increasing the pressure to impress not only the judges, but also a potential legion of fans. This will be the ultimate test to prove they have the vocal ability, charisma and stage presence that it takes to win an unprecedented $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.
THE X FACTOR is produced by Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America.
On May 14, 2012 Britney Spears and Demi Lovato were announced as judges for THE X FACTOR.
Latest Articles About The X Factor on FOX
THE X FACTOR: The Final 5 Results Show!
by Jennie Mamary - December 08, 2011
The time has come, folks- it's the final 5 results show! After tonight, 4 contestants will move on to next week's semi-finals and be just one step away from winning the competition! Last night, everyone did a great job with their dance song as well as the songs that they chose for themselves. One co...
by Jennie Mamary - December 08, 2011
The time has come, folks- it's the final 5 results show! After tonight, 4 contestants will move on to next week's semi-finals and be just one step away from winning the competition! Last night, everyone did a great job with their dance song as well as the songs that they chose for themselves. One co...
ABC'S MODERN FAMILY is #1 TV Show
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2011
With its Wednesday schedule returning to regular originals for the first time in 3 weeks (following pre-Thanksgiving specials and then a week of repeats), ABC finished in a virtual 3-way tie for #1 with CBS and Fox among Adults 18-49, as all 3 nets paced within 1-tenth of a rating point and tied in ...
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2011
With its Wednesday schedule returning to regular originals for the first time in 3 weeks (following pre-Thanksgiving specials and then a week of repeats), ABC finished in a virtual 3-way tie for #1 with CBS and Fox among Adults 18-49, as all 3 nets paced within 1-tenth of a rating point and tied in ...
Mary J. Blige, Lenny Kravitz to Perform on Next Week's THE X FACTOR, 12/8
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2011
Fox has announced that international superstars Mary J. Blige and Lenny Kravitz will take to THE X FACTOR stage next week to perform....
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2011
Fox has announced that international superstars Mary J. Blige and Lenny Kravitz will take to THE X FACTOR stage next week to perform....
THE X FACTOR: The Final 5 Perform Live!
by Jennie Mamary - December 07, 2011
Are you ready to dance? Tonight, the contestants will be performing dance songs. We now are down to the top 5 finalists and are just a couple weeks away from crowning the winner of The X Factor! The remaining contestants will be performing tonight for a spot in the Semi-finals. They must bring their...
by Jennie Mamary - December 07, 2011
Are you ready to dance? Tonight, the contestants will be performing dance songs. We now are down to the top 5 finalists and are just a couple weeks away from crowning the winner of The X Factor! The remaining contestants will be performing tonight for a spot in the Semi-finals. They must bring their...
THE X FACTOR Invites Fans to Tonight's Pepsi Preshow Live
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2011
THE X FACTOR invites fans to join THE X FACTOR tonight on thexfactorusa.com for the Pepsi Preshow Live at 7/6C to get the most in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the show. ...
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2011
THE X FACTOR invites fans to join THE X FACTOR tonight on thexfactorusa.com for the Pepsi Preshow Live at 7/6C to get the most in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the show. ...
Dynamic Duo Nervo to DJ on Tonight's THE X FACTOR on Fox
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2011
Dynamic Duo 'Nervo' will be DJing on tonight's episode of Fox's THE X FACTOR. This feisty sister duo are beautiful and fashion-forward, as well as talented. ...
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2011
Dynamic Duo 'Nervo' will be DJing on tonight's episode of Fox's THE X FACTOR. This feisty sister duo are beautiful and fashion-forward, as well as talented. ...
STAGE TUBE: X FACTOR's Simon Cowell Angered Over Elimination Decision
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2011
On last night's double elimination on THE X FACTOR on Fox, both Astro and Drew were eliminated from the competition. According to E!, Simon Cowell was reportedly extremely upset over the decision to eliminate his 'protoge' Drew and refused to comment on the show....
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2011
On last night's double elimination on THE X FACTOR on Fox, both Astro and Drew were eliminated from the competition. According to E!, Simon Cowell was reportedly extremely upset over the decision to eliminate his 'protoge' Drew and refused to comment on the show....
Mary J. Blige, Lenny Kravitz to Perform on Next Week's THE X FACTOR, 12/8
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2011
Fox has announced that international superstars Mary J. Blige and Lenny Kravitz will take to THE X FACTOR stage next week to perform....
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2011
Fox has announced that international superstars Mary J. Blige and Lenny Kravitz will take to THE X FACTOR stage next week to perform....
STAGE TUBE: Double Elimination on Last Night's THE X FACTOR
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2011
After tonight's double elimination, only five finalists remain in the competition: Melanie Amaro, Marcus Canty, Rachel Crow, Josh Krajcik and Chris Rene. Tune in Wednesday, Dec. 7 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT), when the Top Five must sing two songs each in their quest to reach THE X FACTOR grand finale....
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2011
After tonight's double elimination, only five finalists remain in the competition: Melanie Amaro, Marcus Canty, Rachel Crow, Josh Krajcik and Chris Rene. Tune in Wednesday, Dec. 7 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT), when the Top Five must sing two songs each in their quest to reach THE X FACTOR grand finale....
THE X FACTOR: The Top 7 Results Show!
by Jennie Mamary - December 01, 2011
This is it, everyone- the final 7 results show! After tonight, we will be left with just 5 contestants! We are coming down to homestretch and it is getting harder and harder to lose such great performers. It is especially difficult on nights like tonight when two acts must go home. While some contes...
by Jennie Mamary - December 01, 2011
This is it, everyone- the final 7 results show! After tonight, we will be left with just 5 contestants! We are coming down to homestretch and it is getting harder and harder to lose such great performers. It is especially difficult on nights like tonight when two acts must go home. While some contes...
ABC's HAPPY ENDINGS Scores Best-Ever Repeat Numbers
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2011
ABC's repeat Wednesday night lineup was up over the same night last year, which included original programming in the 10pm hour, among viewers (+2%) and young adults (+20%). In fact the Net's regular Wednesday schedule (2-hour comedy block/Revenge) has been up year to year on each week this season (1...
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2011
ABC's repeat Wednesday night lineup was up over the same night last year, which included original programming in the 10pm hour, among viewers (+2%) and young adults (+20%). In fact the Net's regular Wednesday schedule (2-hour comedy block/Revenge) has been up year to year on each week this season (1...
Wednesday's THE X FACTOR Scores High Ratings for FOX
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2011
FOX (9.91 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) was Wednesday's top draw thanks to a new 'The X Factor' (10.93 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.7, #1) plus the premiere of 'I Hate My Teenage Daughter' (6.84 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 2.8, #3)....
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2011
FOX (9.91 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) was Wednesday's top draw thanks to a new 'The X Factor' (10.93 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.7, #1) plus the premiere of 'I Hate My Teenage Daughter' (6.84 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 2.8, #3)....
British Rap Star Tinie Tempah To Perform on X FACTOR Results Show, 12/1
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2011
THE X FACTOR has announced that British rap star Tinie Tempah will be performing her latest hit, 'Pass Out' on the results-show broadcast, this Thursday, December 1st....
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2011
THE X FACTOR has announced that British rap star Tinie Tempah will be performing her latest hit, 'Pass Out' on the results-show broadcast, this Thursday, December 1st....
THE X FACTOR: The Top 7 Compete Live!
by Jennie Mamary - November 30, 2011
Tonight is going to be a "thriller," people- its Michael Jackson night! The finalists take on the King of Pop as they compete live for your votes. The competition is getting tough! We lost two acts last week, Lakoda Rayne and LeRoy Bell, and are now down to the top 7. Paula no longer has any contest...
by Jennie Mamary - November 30, 2011
Tonight is going to be a "thriller," people- its Michael Jackson night! The finalists take on the King of Pop as they compete live for your votes. The competition is getting tough! We lost two acts last week, Lakoda Rayne and LeRoy Bell, and are now down to the top 7. Paula no longer has any contest...
X FACTOR Judge L.A. Reid Promises Contestant New Bentley if Successful
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2011
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, X FACTOR judge L.A. Reid has promised one of the contestants a brand new Bentley if he is successfully wins the singing competition....
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2011
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, X FACTOR judge L.A. Reid has promised one of the contestants a brand new Bentley if he is successfully wins the singing competition....
FOX Wins the November 2011 Sweep
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 29, 2011
For only the second time ever in the network's history, FOX has won the November broadcast television sweep. Averaging a 3.4 rating among Adults 18-49 from October 27 to November 23, 2011, FOX outperformed its highest-rated competitor, CBS, by +6% in the core adult demo and beat the No. 2 network by...
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 29, 2011
For only the second time ever in the network's history, FOX has won the November broadcast television sweep. Averaging a 3.4 rating among Adults 18-49 from October 27 to November 23, 2011, FOX outperformed its highest-rated competitor, CBS, by +6% in the core adult demo and beat the No. 2 network by...
FOX is Official Winner of November Sweeps
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2011
For only the second time ever in the network's history, FOX has won the November broadcast television sweep. ...
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2011
For only the second time ever in the network's history, FOX has won the November broadcast television sweep. ...
British Rap Star Tinie Tempah To Perform on X FACTOR Results Show, 12/1
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2011
THE X FACTOR has announced that British rap star Tinie Tempah will be performing her latest hit, 'Pass Out' on the results-show broadcast, this Thursday, December 1st....
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2011
THE X FACTOR has announced that British rap star Tinie Tempah will be performing her latest hit, 'Pass Out' on the results-show broadcast, this Thursday, December 1st....
THE X FACTOR Confirms This Week's 'Michael Jackson' Theme
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2011
On THE X FACTOR's Official Web Site, it was confirmed that this week's theme for the singing compeition will be Michael Jackson...
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2011
On THE X FACTOR's Official Web Site, it was confirmed that this week's theme for the singing compeition will be Michael Jackson...
ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS Goes Out on Top of Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - November 23, 2011
ABC's Tuesday's broadcast of DANCING WITH THE STARS was a ratings winner for the network....
by Caryn Robbins - November 23, 2011
ABC's Tuesday's broadcast of DANCING WITH THE STARS was a ratings winner for the network....
THE X FACTOR: The Final 9 Perform Live!
by Jennie Mamary - November 22, 2011
Get the tissues ready everyone- its Thanksgiving week and tonight's episode is going to be emotional! The contestants will sing songs that they dedicate to the people who inspire them. We will finally get to see a personal side of the finalists. And after an intense results show last week, we are do...
by Jennie Mamary - November 22, 2011
Get the tissues ready everyone- its Thanksgiving week and tonight's episode is going to be emotional! The contestants will sing songs that they dedicate to the people who inspire them. We will finally get to see a personal side of the finalists. And after an intense results show last week, we are do...
FOX On Track to Win November Sweep
by Caryn Robbins - November 22, 2011
As the November sweep draws to a close, FOX is on track to win the sweep among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens - a victory the network has only achieved once before in its history. Sweep to date, FOX is seeing significant growth (+10%) over November 2010 and is the only network to post year-ove...
by Caryn Robbins - November 22, 2011
As the November sweep draws to a close, FOX is on track to win the sweep among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens - a victory the network has only achieved once before in its history. Sweep to date, FOX is seeing significant growth (+10%) over November 2010 and is the only network to post year-ove...
Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars Set to Perform on THE X FACTOR on Fox, 11/23
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2011
Global superstar Kelly Clarkson will make her broadcast performance debut of 'What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)' and Grammy Award-winning artist Bruno Mars will perform his hit 'It Will Rain' on THE X FACTOR results show on a special night, Wednesday, Nov. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), o...
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2011
Global superstar Kelly Clarkson will make her broadcast performance debut of 'What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)' and Grammy Award-winning artist Bruno Mars will perform his hit 'It Will Rain' on THE X FACTOR results show on a special night, Wednesday, Nov. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), o...
STAGE TUBE: Rihanna Performs on THE X FACTOR Results Show
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2011
On last night's THE X FACTOR Results Show, it was announced that Stacy Francis, one of Nicole Scherzinger's Over 30 finalists, was eliminated from the competition. After Steve Jones announced that Francis and Astro received the fewest votes following last night's rock-themed performance show, judg...
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2011
On last night's THE X FACTOR Results Show, it was announced that Stacy Francis, one of Nicole Scherzinger's Over 30 finalists, was eliminated from the competition. After Steve Jones announced that Francis and Astro received the fewest votes following last night's rock-themed performance show, judg...
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Veteran Stacy Francis Eliminated From THE X FACTOR
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2011
Last night it was announced that Stacy Francis, one of Nicole Scherzinger's Over 30 finalists, was eliminated from THE X FACTOR. ...
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2011
Last night it was announced that Stacy Francis, one of Nicole Scherzinger's Over 30 finalists, was eliminated from THE X FACTOR. ...
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