The X Factor

The X Factor is unlike any other singing show on T.V.. The contestants have to have the look, personality, and voice to win over the judges and America's heart.

The X Factor starts every season with live auditions from thousands of people around the U.S. The host Mario Lopez gets the inside story of the contestants that are auditioning. The celebrity judges Simon Cowell, Demi Lavato, Kelly Rowland, and Paulina Rubio will make the decision on whether the contestant has "The X Factor" to send them onto the next round. After the judges choose which contestants make it through the auditions will be split into four categories. The categories that they are split into are groups, girls, boys, and over 25 years old. The judges will be assigned to a category to help mentor the contestants throughout the show.

The contestants will then sing in front of a live audience every week and based on the performance America will vote on who should stay in the competition. The winner of The X Factor will receive a recording contract from Syco/Sony Music. For more information or to watch The X Factor go to www.thexfactorusa.com.