About X Factor

American Idol’s Simon Cowell’s THE X FACTOR on will premier on the FOX network in the fall of 2010.  X Factor is currently popular in Britian and several other countries around the world.

The American Version of THE X FACTOR with Simon Cowell as producer and Judge will mirror both the European versions as well as the popular American Idol show.

THE X FACTOR has no upper age limit for it’s contestants.  The age minimum is 12 years old.  The Contestants can be solo acts, duets, or groups.  The X Factor competition will categorize the contestants into these various groups and wills will compete against their own group category.

The judges of X Factor will also be involved in mentoring the contestants that make the final slots.  The judges will be involved with helping them pick songs, choreography as well as outfits and all aspects of coaching the finalist.

The public will also vote for their favorite contestants just like American Idol.

This is your opportunity to get the latest audition information for Simon Cowell’s brand new talent search with a prize of a $5 million recording contract. The complete Eligibility Requirements are that you must be at least 12 years of age by March 1, 2011, a legal US citizen or eligible to work full time, and without a current music recording contract. (source - thexfactor.blogs.fox.com )

“You’ve got to see as many people as possible. Simple as that,” he said, adding that contestants will be able to audition via YouTube as well, as they have on Cowell’s “America’s Got Talent” on NBC. “The idea that record companies [have], that if you’re of a certain look, a certain age, you can’t sell records -– it just doesn’t apply anymore. – Simon Cowell

“Suddenly pop music’s become interesting again,” he added, citing performers like Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. “I think it went through a very drab phase … something happened over the last two years where artists are interesting again and it’s become much more about a show.” – Simon Cowell (source - latimesblogs.latimes.com )

The American X Factor on FOX will air in the Fall, when American Idol is on hiatus.

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