The X Factor USA (2011– )
"The X Factor" (original title)

In this American version of the hit UK show, Simon Cowell and his fellow judges search for a singer who has the "X factor".

Stars:

Simon Cowell, Antonio Reid, Britney Spears

5 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Simon Cowell	...	Himself - Judge (55 episodes, 2011-2013)
Antonio Reid	...	Himself - Judge (54 episodes, 2011-2012)
Britney Spears	...	Herself - Judge (28 episodes, 2012)
Demi Lovato	...	Herself - Judge (28 episodes, 2012-2013)
Steve Jones	...	Himself - Host (26 episodes, 2011)
Paula Abdul	...	Herself - Judge (26 episodes, 2011)
Nicole Scherzinger	...	Herself - Judge (26 episodes, 2011)
Melanie Amaro	...	Herself - Contestant (23 episodes, 2011-2012)
Joshua Krajcik	...	Himself - Contestant (23 episodes, 2011-2012)

Storyline

In this American version of the hit UK show, Simon Cowell and his fellow judges search for a singer who has the "X factor".

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Plot Keywords:

based on british tv series | competition | talent show | non fiction

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Taglines:

Unforgettable. UnXpected.

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Genres:

Music | Reality-TV

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

September 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

X Factor

Filming Locations:

Studio 36, CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Syco Television, Fremantle Media North America

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.77 (2012)

User Reviews

What You See Is What You Get

This kind of show has been seen and done a dozen of times. Due to my travels I was able to see The X-Factor in the UK, Germany and Australia already and the US Version is not much different but bigger.

Obviously you need to like casting shows to enjoy the program, having said that, people giving this a 1 star rating should be banned from further reviews and ratings since there is more to the production of a TV Show than the likable factor. This program is produced and directed very well, there is a nice flow and speed going on, the scenery shots from the cities alone are worth more than 1 star so what's it to ya? Let me be very clear, it is Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and LA. Reid, you get exactly what is on the package and someone who's rating 9 stars for American Idol and 1 Star for The X Factor is a hypocrite. If you like American Idol you like this show, if you don't like American Idol you won't like this either. Opening the age limits is a fantastic decision because that gets really interesting later when the contestants will be split into Boys, Girls, Groups and over 30s and receive personal training from the judges and coaches. This is where the show will be different from Idol and since it has worked in other countries very well, it will work in American just fine, despite the hypocritical ratings on this website.

If you're looking for something entirely different you won't find it here, but if you feel entertained by great voices and quirky auditions this is a great show to watch. As long there are 20,000 people auditioning in every city this show clearly deserves it's space.