It's time. Simon Cowell's return to U.S. television on "The X Factor" arrives Wednesday night, sporting the largest prize in TV history: a $5 million recording contract.
The premiere season of the "The X Factor" continues its auditions in Miami and Dallas as the quest for the $5 million recording contract winner continues.
Chicago/Seattle Auditions Episode 3 of The X Factor USA spanned the genre spectrum, with fans of Radiohead, Justin Bieber and traditional country facing judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, LA Reid and Nicole Scherzinger at auditions in Seattle. Oh, and one Ms Cheryl Cole made another brief cameo in Chicago...
The final auditions episode features the acts auditioning in Newark.
The first rounds of Boot Camp see the field of hopefuls pared down.
The second night of Boot Camp will reveal the final 32 acts through to the Judges' Homes round, and the judges will find out what category they're mentoring for the rest of the season.
In the first of the 3-part Judges' Homes round, the final 32 will sing at their mentor's homes around the globe as only 16 can go through to the live shows.
In the second of the 3-part Judges' Homes round, the final 32 will sing at their mentor's homes around the globe as only 16 can go through to the live shows.
In the final part of the Judges' Houses round, the judges will reveal which 16 acts are through to the live shows. And there's a bit of a twist involved...
The top 17 acts who survived the judges’ homes take the stage for their first LIVE performance. Witness the concert-like performances as the finalists separated into four categories: boys, girls, over 30s and groups set out to win over the country and judges for their chance to win a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.
The finalists from the four categories – Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups – perform live for their chance to win a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. After the performances, it is up to America to vote to keep their favorite acts safe in the competition. Tune in to see who will mark their spot on stage and who will fall flat.
One of the remaining 12 finalists from the four categories – Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups – is sent home as the votes are revealed live. Tune in to see who will be sent packing.
Another all-new LIVE performance show featuring the final acts from the Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups categories. Watch the drama and the emotion as they compete for a life-changing $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.
Find out which act will be sent packing on an all-new episode of THE X FACTOR.
Can you believe we're down to the final nine? Tonight, all the acts are giving thanks to people who are important or inspirational in their lives. And in staying true to the spirit of holiday giving and niceties, they've decided to kick two people off tomorrow. So sweet!
A double elimination leaves only seven acts remaining. Also: Kelly Clarkson and Bruno Mars perform.
The remaining seven acts perform.
The final five acts hit the stage.
Another finalist is voted off the show.
The final boot camp in Miami for the contestants, who are judged on their singing, dancing and performance styles. Also, mentoring by the judges.
The live portion of season two gets underway as the groups and individuals that made it through several grueling rounds of the competition gather in Los Angeles for the chance to perform; Mario Lopez and Khloe Kardashian-Odom kick off hosting duties.
THE X FACTOR introduces the Top 12 Finalists.
The Top 13 finalists from the four categories - Demi Lovato's Girls, Paulina Rubio's Boys, Kelly Rowland's Over 25s, and Simon Cowell's Groups - perform live for their chance to win THE X FACTOR. After the performances, it's up to America to vote to keep their favorite acts safe in the competition.
The Top 13 Acts perform again for your votes due to graphics error.
The X Factor is coming Fall 2011 to FOX!
