The X Factor
The X Factor
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The X Factor

4.8 / 10
2011
3 seasons
79 episodes
Reality

The X Factor was a singing competition on a mission to find America’s next undiscovered superstar. The X Factor, on FOX is going to give someone like you the chance to win a $5 million recording contract with Sony Music. What’s great about The X Factor is that it is open to anyone – vocal groups and solo singers, over the age of 12 – and there’s absolutely no upper age limit.

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Cast

Seasons

  • Auditions No. 1

    1.Auditions No. 1

    21-09-2011

    It's time. Simon Cowell's return to U.S. television on "The X Factor" arrives Wednesday night, sporting the largest prize in TV history: a $5 million recording contract. The judge...

  • Auditions No. 2

    2.Auditions No. 2

    22-09-2011

    The premiere season of the "The X Factor" continues its auditions in Miami and Dallas as the quest for the $5 million recording contract winner continues. First up is Miami, where...

  • Auditions No. 3

    3.Auditions No. 3

    28-09-2011

    Chicago/Seattle Auditions Episode 3 of The X Factor USA spanned the genre spectrum, with fans of Radiohead, Justin Bieber and traditional country facing judges Paula Abdul, Simon...

  • Auditions No. 4

    4.Auditions No. 4

    29-09-2011

    The final auditions episode features the acts auditioning in Newark.

  • Boot Camp No. 1

    5.Boot Camp No. 1

    05-10-2011

    The first rounds of Boot Camp see the field of hopefuls pared down.

  • Boot Camp No. 2

    6.Boot Camp No. 2

    06-10-2011

    The second night of Boot Camp will reveal the final 32 acts through to the Judges' Homes round, and the judges will find out what category they're mentoring for the rest of the sea...

  • Judges' Homes No. 1

    7.Judges' Homes No. 1

    13-10-2011

    In the first of the 3-part Judges' Homes round, the final 32 will sing at their mentor's homes around the globe as only 16 can go through to the live shows.

  • Ep 8

    8.Judges' Homes No. 2

    16-10-2011

    In the second of the 3-part Judges' Homes round, the final 32 will sing at their mentor's homes around the globe as only 16 can go through to the live shows.

  • Ep 9

    9.Judges' Homes No. 3

    18-10-2011

    In the final part of the Judges' Homes round, the judges will reveal which 16 acts are through to the live shows. And there's a bit of a twist involved...

  • Ep 10

    10.Live Performance and Results Show 1

    25-10-2011

    The top 17 acts who survived the judges’ homes take the stage for their first LIVE performance. Witness the concert-like performances as the finalists separated into four categori...

  • Ep 11

    11.Live Performance Show 2

    02-11-2011

    The finalists from the four categories – Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups – perform live for their chance to win a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. After the per...

  • Ep 12

    12.Live Results 2

    03-11-2011

    One of the remaining 12 finalists from the four categories – Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups – is sent home as the votes are revealed live. Tune in to see who will be sent packing...

  • Ep 13

    13.Live Performance Show 3

    09-11-2011

    Another all-new LIVE performance show featuring the final acts from the Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups categories. Watch the drama and the emotion as they compete for a life-chan...

  • Ep 14

    14.Live Results 3

    10-11-2011

    Find out which act will be sent packing on an all-new episode of THE X FACTOR.

  • Ep 15

    15.Top Ten Perform

    16-11-2011
  • Ep 16

    16.1 of 10 Voted Off

    17-11-2011
  • Ep 17

    17.Top 9 Perform

    22-11-2011

    Can you believe we're down to the final nine? Tonight, all the acts are giving thanks to people who are important or inspirational in their lives. And in staying true to the spirit...

  • Ep 18

    18.2 of 9 Voted Off

    23-11-2011

    A double elimination leaves only seven acts remaining. Also: Kelly Clarkson and Bruno Mars perform.

  • Ep 19

    19.Top 7 Perform

    30-11-2011

    The remaining seven acts perform.

  • Ep 20

    20.2 of 7 Voted Off

    01-12-2011

    A finalist gets the boot in a results edition.

  • Ep 21

    21.Top 5 Perform

    07-12-2011

    The final six acts hit the stage.

  • Ep 22

    22.1 of 5 Voted Off

    08-12-2011

    Another finalist is voted off the show.

  • Ep 23

    23.Top 4 Perform

    14-12-2011
  • Ep 24

    24.Live Results

    15-12-2011
  • Ep 25

    25.Season Finale Part I

    21-12-2011
  • Ep 26

    26.Season Finale Part 2

    22-12-2011

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