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Fox Cancels THE X FACTOR

February 7, 2014 by  
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Fox has canceled THE X FACTOR, the network announced. “I’ve had a fantastic time over the last 12 years, both on THE X FACTOR and AMERICAN IDOL,” said Simon Cowell in a statement. “And apart from being lucky enough to find some amazing talent on the shows, I have always had an incredible welcome from the American […]

THE X FACTOR Season 3 Promo: Take a Look at the New Mentor Panel!

July 16, 2013 by  
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THE X FACTOR has had a different mentor panel every season it has been on the air, and season 3 will be no different: this fall, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio join Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato on the singing series. Wonder what the dynamic will look like? Take a peek… THE X FACTOR returns […]

THE X FACTOR: Mario Lopez to Return as Host for Season 3

April 22, 2013 by  
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Mario Lopez will return as a host for THE X FACTOR’s third season, Fox announced in a press release. He joins Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato as confirmed participants for the series next year. “I’m looking forward to returning to THE X FACTOR team,” said Lopez in a statement. “We’re coming back stronger and better […]

THE X FACTOR: Demi Lovato Will Return for Season 3

March 28, 2013 by  
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THE X FACTOR’s Demi Lovato will return for season 3, Fox announced in a press release. “I couldn’t be happier that Demi wants to come back this year,” said Simon Cowell in a statement. “She’s a superstar in her own right and was a fantastic mentor last year. Even though she can be really, really annoying […]

Britney Spears Leaving THE X FACTOR

January 11, 2013 by  
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After weeks of rumors, Britney Spears has released a statement confirming she’s leaving THE X FACTOR: “I’ve made the very difficult decision not to return for another season. I had an incredible time doing the show and I love the other judges and I am so proud of my teens but it’s time for me […]

THE X FACTOR Live Shows Scheduling Change: Now Set to Begin Wednesday, October 31st

October 29, 2012 by  
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With the World Series now concluded, Fox has altered their schedule for THE X FACTOR: the first live show for the season — which will introduce viewers to new hosts Khloe Kardashian Odom and Mario Lopez — will now air on Wednesday, October 31st. (And it’s a super-sized episode, clocking in from 8:00-10:07 PM.) The […]

Fox Renews THE X FACTOR For a Third Season

October 22, 2012 by  
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THE X FACTOR has been renewed for a third season, Fox announced today. “I couldn’t be happier about THE X FACTOR already being renewed for another season,” said Simon Cowell. “I am so proud of the show and the team who have made it this season. I want to thank our incredible sponsors for their […]

Fox Changes Schedule for October 23rd: X FACTOR, RAISING HOPE, BEN AND KATE, and NEW GIRL to All Air

Fox has changed their lineup for Tuesday, October 23rd again. Originally, the comedy block (RAISING HOPE, BEN AND KATE, NEW GIRL, and THE MINDY PROJECT) were set to air there as normal. Then MLB’s rain delay screwed up Wednesday’s THE X FACTOR show, and the two-hour episode was set to air in the comedy series’ […]

MLB Rain Delay Pushes THE X FACTOR’s ‘Judges’ Homes’ to October 23rd, Tuesday Comedy Lineup Preempted

October 17, 2012 by  
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If you tried to watch THE X FACTOR tonight, chances are you were a bit perplexed by what went down. Thanks to a rain delay, the National League Championship Series game caused more than a little bit of chaos on Fox’s schedule. At first, the network chose to air a rerun of the BEN AND […]

THE X FACTOR: Khloe Kardashian Odom and Mario Lopez Set to Host Season 2

October 16, 2012 by  
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It’s official: Khloe Kardashian Odom and Mario Lopez will host season 2 of THE X FACTOR, Fox announced in a press release. The duo will make their first appearance on the show when the live episodes kick off in November. “The worst kept secret in Hollywood is out,” said Simon Cowell in a statement. “Mario […]

THE X FACTOR: Simon Cowell Admits There May Be Some Boot Camp Mistakes

October 3, 2012 by  
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Last season on THE X FACTOR, Simon Cowell shocked viewers when he released early frontrunner Melanie Amaro from the competition during the boot camp round. Thankfully, he realized his mistake and invited her back to the series — only to have her win the entire competition. With that knowledge — and boot camp kicking off […]

THE X FACTOR: L.A. Reid and Demi Lovato Talk Season 2, Social Media and Its Influences on Voting, and More

September 13, 2012 by  
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Now that you’ve seen THE X FACTOR premiere, what did you think? It felt like a drastically different show from last season, didn’t it? Earlier this week, I sat down with new judge Demi Lovato (who gushed, “I’m still excited about the fact that I even got this job!” in the video below) and returning […]

THE X FACTOR: Simon Cowell on His Season 1 Lessons, the Season 2 Format Shift, the Addition of Britney Spears and Demi Lovato, and More

September 12, 2012 by  
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THE X FACTOR kicks off its new season tonight, and things are going to be pretty drastically different. Not only are season 1 judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger gone (with Britney Spears and Demi Lovato taking their place), but without an announced host, the show was forced to make some fundamental format shifts. When […]

THE X FACTOR: Britney Spears and Demi Lovato Officially Sign On as Mentors

May 14, 2012 by  
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It’s official — Britney Spears and Demi Lovato have joined THE X FACTOR as mentors. Take a look at what Fox had to say about the hirings…

Report: THE X FACTOR Signs Britney Spears

May 9, 2012 by  
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With THE X FACTOR down mentors Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, as well as host Steve Jones, there are a lot of roles to fill before season 2 gets fully underway. But now, the show may have found one big name to join returning mentors Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid — Britney Spears! According to […]

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