Steve, Paula and Nicole Fired From The X Factor

Paula's statement:
"Yes, it’s true; I won’t be returning to The X Factor next season.

I’ve learned through my longevity in this industry that business decisions often times override personal considerations. Simon and I, along with Fox and Fremantle, have been communicating about this for a while now, and I have absolute understanding of the situation.

Simon is, and will remain a dear friend of mine and I’ve treasured my experience working this past season with my extended family at Fox and Fremantle. I want nothing more than for The X Factor to exceed ALL of their wildest dreams. This truly has been a blessing and I am most grateful."

Nicole's statement:
"I wanted to let you know directly from me that it's true I won't be returning to The X Factor. Looking forward to an exciting year ahead and making great music and more! I'm grateful for the love you always give me."

Steve's statement:
"I wont be hosting next seasons XFactor which is a shame but I cant complain as I've had a great time. Good luck to everyone on the show."

L.A. is next! I would have rather seen him go over the other three.

Avril Lavigne, Alanis Morisette and R. Kelly Live at The X Factor

Chris Rene with Avril Lavigne- "Complicated"
Third Place


Josh Krojcik with Alanis Morisette- "Uninvited"
Second Place


Melanie Amaro with R. Kelly- "I Believe I Can Fly"
Winner of The X Factor

The X Factor: Third Elimination

*SPOILER WARNING*

Bottom 2:

Astro & Stacy Francis

Eliminated:
Stacy Francis

Astro was a bitter disrespectful little brat on tonight's elimination show, if it were up to me, I would have sent him home. Although I'm sure America will take care of that next week. Stacy also deserved to go home, after she was caught in all of her lies and still kept lying.

The X Factor: Second Elimination

*SPOILER WARNING*

Bottom 2:

The Stereo Hogzz & Lakoda Rayne

Eliminated:
The Stereo Hogzz

Ouch! Paula isn't having the best season, is she? Two groups eliminated and the third one was in the bottom two tonight. Tough luck.

The X Factor: First Elimination

Bottom 2:
Stereo Hogzz & InTENsity

ELIMINATED:
InTENsity

The X Factor Top 12 [What They Performed!]

Performances:
The Stereo Hogzz- "Rythm Nation"
Chris Rene- "Superstar"
LeRoy Bell- "I'm Already There"
Rachel Crow- "Walking on Sunshine"
Lakoda Rayne- "Landslide"
Josh Krajcik- "Jar of Hearts"
Melanie Amaro- "Desperado"
Astro- "Hip Hop Hooray/Get Ur Freak On"
InTENsity- "Kids In America/Party Rock Anthem"
Drew- "Just A Dream"
Marcus Canty- "Nothin' On You/Every Little Step"
Stacy Francis- "Up to the Mountain"

Nicole Scherzinger's Got The X Factor?

Nicole Scherzinger belted out a verse of Whitney Houston's version of "I Will Always Love You" when fellow judge Simon Cowell compared a wack contestant to the former Pussycat Doll. Sassy Scherzinger hit back with a must-see response. Check it out above!

New X Factor Promo Pictures

Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul, LA Reid and presenter Steve Jones strike a pose for the camera. X Factor USA will premiere on September 21st on FOX.

Making the Video: First X-Factor Promo

Check out the X Factor judges on the set of the shoot for the first promo video for the FOX singing competition. The show premieres on September 21st and 22nd.

The X Factor - World Premiere Preview!

Check out the new preview/trailer promoting the world premiere of the US version of The X Factor coming to FOX this September. This looks great! "What else did you expect?" Ha!

Your X Factor UK Judges!

And there they are. Louis Walsh, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Contostavlos and Gary Barlow.

The X Factor UK New Judges Line-Up Confirmed

Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland & Louis Walsh will be the new judges for the upcoming season of The X Factor in the UK!

In case you didn't know, the judges for the US version of the show are Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Cheryl Cole. No, Cheryl's supposed "exit" from the show has not been confirmed.

U.S. X-Factor's Judges and Hosts Confirmed

Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid, Cheryl Cole and Paula Abdul will be the judges this fall on the U.S. version of the singing competition The X Factor. Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones will co-host. I like this line-up! What does everyone think of it?

Jessica Simpson Confirms 'X Factor' Talks

Jessica Simpson has confirmed Internet reports that she has been approached for a judging position on Simon Cowell’s upcoming Fox singing competition show The X Factor.

“They have definitely talked to me about X Factor,” she tells Women’s Wear Daily. “I think it would be a lot of fun. It’s definitely my life. To be a mentor for up-and-coming artists is right up my alley. I would have loved to have a mentor. I love watching people’s dreams come true.”

The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Cowell has snapped up L.A. Reid, former chairman of Island Def Jam, as his first judge. “Even though a lot of people won't know who he is, he is actually a fascinating guy and I think a lot of people will like the fact that they're discovering him on the show,” Cowell recently told the Huffington Post of Reid.

As for casting the other judges – former American Idol judge Paula Abdul and George Michael have all been rumored additions — Cowell said it’s been “an interesting process.”

At the end of the day, Cowell told HP, “you trust your gut feeling to put together a panel that's going to work, and the most important thing is, people will decide, once they watch the show, whether we've made the right decision or the wrong decision.”

The other judges are expected to be announced within the next few weeks. The X Factor debuts on Fox in September.

Simon Cowell Talks About Bringing the X Factor to the US

He makes this sound too exciting. Can't wait for the X Factor to premiere this Fall!

Matt Cardle Wins Britain's "The X Factor"

Former painter and decorator Matt Cardle won Britain's "The X Factor" on Sunday, pipping Liverpudlian Rebecca Ferguson in the final poll in the ITV show watched by millions.

Cardle, 27, sang "Many of Horror" by Scottish band Biffy Clyro in the final, a track which will now be released as a single and is among the frontrunners to claim the coveted Christmas number one chart slot next week.

Cardle, from Colchester in Essex, had been coached by Dannii Minogue and was the bookmakers' Favorite ahead of the show.

Ferguson, 24, performed "Distant Dreamer" by Welsh singer Duffy in her last performance. Her jazz-tinged vocals had won her many admirers throughout the series as she shook off her initial stage fright.

Cardle, who also plays guitar, was the other obvious stand-out act from the thousands who auditioned for the show.

Teenage boy band One Direction, bidding to become the first group to win the competition, were eliminated earlier in the final show and finished third.

X-Factor Finale - Performances

Rihanna- "What's My Name?"


Christina Aguilera- "Express"


Cher Lloyd & Will.I.Am- "Where is the Love?/I Gotta Feeling'"


Rebecca Ferguson & Christina Aguilera- "Beautiful"

First Promo for The U.S. X Factor

The new singing competition produced by Simon Cowell will premiere in the United States on FOX during the Fall of 2011.

Simon Cowell Banning Songs from The X Factor

Simon Cowell has reportedly drawn up a list of over-used songs that X Factor contestants are banned from singing.

The judge is worried that viewers will grow bored of hearing the same songs, according to the News of the World. It is also reported that Cowell is becoming irritated by his favourite songs being "murdered" by hopefuls.

Banned songs include Kings of Leon's 'Sex on Fire' and two tracks by Paolo Nutini. The move is part of a series of on-going changes for the show, after previous clamp downs on sob stories and the recommendation that hopefuls should get dancing lessons.

A source said: "This is about people's real honesty and personality. It's about them and their stage presence."

The list of Simon's banned songs includes:

Kings Of Leon - "Sex On Fire"
Jason Mraz - "I'm Yours"
Paolo Nutini - "Last Request"
Paolo Nutini - "New Shoes"
Eva Cassidy - "Songbird"
Snow Patrol - "Chasing Cars"

Simon Cowell Leaving Idol for The X Factor

Simon Cowell just signed an agreement to bring X-Factor stateside in the Fall of 2011. Here’s how the FOX schedule will run: American Idol in the Winter/Spring, Dancing with the Stars in the Summer and X Factor in the Fall.

Simon hints that he will work with Paula Abdul in some capacity, but stops short of announcing her as one of the judges. An announcement about the other X Factor judges will be made fairly soon.

Simon says he wants to leave Idol this year “bigger and better than ever.”

Simon also expects Idol will remain the #1 show and that he would not have brought X Factor to the states if he didn’t believe they could co-exist.