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At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> Although soon after, speculation had already began as to who might be joining him on the panel. His former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague Paula Abdul, was quickly linked to the role, as was the British ''X Factor'' judge [[Cheryl Cole]]. |
At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> Although soon after, speculation had already began as to who might be joining him on the panel. His former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague Paula Abdul, was quickly linked to the role, as was the British ''X Factor'' judge [[Cheryl Cole]]. |
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When asked about the possibility of working with Abdul,he said, "I've been talking to Paula for a long time, it was always my intention in one way or another to carry on working with her." In January 2010, Cowell spoke to ''[[The New York Post]]'' about his new show. In the interview he did not confirm any of the new judges but said that Cole would be a good addition to the show, "I think she would be great over here - Cheryl's a star." However, he did confirm that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously. "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name=nypostjan15>{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> |
When asked about the possibility of working with Abdul,he said, "I've been talking to Paula for a long time, it was always my intention in one way or another to carry on working with her." In January 2010, Cowell spoke to ''[[The New York Post]]'' about his new show. In the interview he did not confirm any of the new judges but said that Cole would be a good addition to the show, "I think she would be great over here - Cheryl's a star." However, he did confirm that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously. "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name=nypostjan15>{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> |
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At the end of January 2010, ''[[The Sun (newspaper)|The Sun]]'' reported that Cowell wanted American singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV - News - Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref> |
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Cowell's close friend [[Sinitta]], confirmed lots of people had expressed interest in the show including [[Mariah Carey]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/825820-x-factor-judges-rumours-whos-replacing-who |title=X Factor judges rumours: Who's replacing who? |publisher=Metro.co.uk |date=May 12, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref> and even herself if the opportunity arises.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naYmIWPRpmY]</ref> |
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From September 2010 the media reported that producers and Cowell were impressed by [[Katy Perry]] and [[Nicole Scherzinger]], after both had appeared as guest judges during the audition stages of the competition of the [[The X Factor (UK series 7)|seventh series]] of ''The X Factor (UK)''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/841221-cheryl-cole-set-for-us-x-factor-in-2011 |title=Cheryl Cole set for US X Factor with Simon Cowell in 2011 |publisher=Metro.co.uk |date=September 14, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref> Scherzinger became a strong candidate after she was invited back to ''The X Factor (UK)'' when she was also asked to fill in at bootcamp.<ref>{{cite news|author=Posted: 2:00 am, September 17, 2010 |url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/pussycat_joining_factor_kzI5NXKyPAjkVQFxrT1FcO |title=Nicole Scherzinger and Cheryl Cole to join Simon Cowell's "X-Factor" judging panel |publisher=NYPOST.com |date= September 17, 2010|accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref> |
From September 2010 the media reported that producers and Cowell were impressed by [[Katy Perry]] and [[Nicole Scherzinger]], after both had appeared as guest judges during the audition stages of the competition of the [[The X Factor (UK series 7)|seventh series]] of ''The X Factor (UK)''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/841221-cheryl-cole-set-for-us-x-factor-in-2011 |title=Cheryl Cole set for US X Factor with Simon Cowell in 2011 |publisher=Metro.co.uk |date=September 14, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref> Scherzinger became a strong candidate after she was invited back to ''The X Factor (UK)'' when she was also asked to fill in at bootcamp.<ref>{{cite news|author=Posted: 2:00 am, September 17, 2010 |url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/pussycat_joining_factor_kzI5NXKyPAjkVQFxrT1FcO |title=Nicole Scherzinger and Cheryl Cole to join Simon Cowell's "X-Factor" judging panel |publisher=NYPOST.com |date= September 17, 2010|accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref> |
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In March 2011, Cowell confirmed that Scherzinger, Abdul, Carey and [[George Michael]] were among the people shortlisted for the judging roles, while Perry and [[Elton John]] were confirmed to not be in the running.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> In an interview with ''XXL,'' Cowell also linked [[Nicki Minaj]] to the judges shortlist.<ref>http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml</ref> On March 18, 2011 the first of the three remaining judges was officially announced by [[Fox]], and confirmed to be the [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid|Antonio "L.A." Reid]]. <ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite news|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18 2011}}</ref> On March 21, 2011 Cowell confirmed that Carey would not be on the show due to her pregnancy.<ref>{{Collins, Scott. "Simon Cowell crosses Mariah Carey off list of judges for Fox's 'The X Factor'." Show Tracker. Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar 2011. Web. 22 Mar 2011. <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/03/simon-cowell-crosses-mariah-carey-off-list-of-judges-for-foxs-the-x-factor.html>.}}</ref> In an interview with [[MSN]]'s ''Wonderwall'', Cowell said he did not think that Scherzinger would be offered a judging role on the show but that there would "definitely" be a role for her on the show.<ref>http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story</ref> |
In March 2011, Cowell confirmed that Scherzinger, Abdul, Carey and [[George Michael]] were among the people shortlisted for the judging roles, while Perry and [[Elton John]] were confirmed to not be in the running.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> In an interview with ''XXL,'' Cowell also linked [[Nicki Minaj]] to the judges shortlist.<ref>http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml</ref> On March 18, 2011 the first of the three remaining judges was officially announced by [[Fox]], and confirmed to be the [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid|Antonio "L.A." Reid]]. <ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite news|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18 2011}}</ref> On March 21, 2011 Cowell confirmed that Carey would not be on the show due to her pregnancy.<ref>{{Collins, Scott. "Simon Cowell crosses Mariah Carey off list of judges for Fox's 'The X Factor'." Show Tracker. Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar 2011. Web. 22 Mar 2011. <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/03/simon-cowell-crosses-mariah-carey-off-list-of-judges-for-foxs-the-x-factor.html>.}}</ref> In an interview with [[MSN]]'s ''Wonderwall'', Cowell said he did not think that Scherzinger would be offered a judging role on the show but that there would "definitely" be a role for her on the show.<ref>http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story</ref> |
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According to executive producer Rob Wade, they hopefully should have confirmed the panel by April 2011. ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311338/x-factor-usa-producer-talks-judges-hosts.html</ref> |
According to executive producer Rob Wade, they hopefully should have confirmed the panel by April 2011. <ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311338/x-factor-usa-producer-talks-judges-hosts.html</ref> |
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===Presenters=== |
===Presenters=== |
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On March 10, it was revealed that ''[[The X Factor (UK)|British X Factor]]'' host [[Dermot O'Leary]] is not to become the American host.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a308110/oleary-out-of-us-x-factor-running.html|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|work=[[News of the World]]|last=Rollo|first=Sarah|date=March 10, 2011|accessdate=March 10, 2011}}</ref> When asked if Cowell would prefer a female or male host, Cowell replied "maybe both". He has since indicated that the show may have two presentors.<ref>http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325 |
On March 10, it was revealed that ''[[The X Factor (UK)|British X Factor]]'' host [[Dermot O'Leary]] is not to become the American host.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a308110/oleary-out-of-us-x-factor-running.html|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|work=[[News of the World]]|last=Rollo|first=Sarah|date=March 10, 2011|accessdate=March 10, 2011}}</ref> When asked if Cowell would prefer a female or male host, Cowell replied "maybe both". He has since indicated that the show may have two presentors.<ref>http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/</ref> |
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==Media sponsorship== |
==Media sponsorship== |
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The X Factor | |
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File:XFactorUSlogo.png | |
Genre | Reality |
Created by | Simon Cowell |
Judges | Simon Cowell L.A. Reid Two others to be announced |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
Production | |
Executive producers | Simon Cowell Cecile Frot-Coutaz[1] Richard Holloway[1] Andrew Llinares[1] |
Production location | United States |
Production companies | Syco TV FremantleMedia North America |
Original release | |
Network | Fox |
Release | September 2011 |
Related | |
The X Factor (UK) |
The X Factor is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Cowell and produced by Syco TV,[2] which is scheduled to premiere in September 2011[3] on FOX. As part of the The X Factor franchise, the program's format differs from its rivals, such as American Idol, in numerous ways. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups, has no upper age limit, and the judges act as mentors to the final contestants. Each judge is assigned a category—girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, and groups—that they place the finalists in after the audition process.[1] Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to the contestants helping decide song choices and styling, while judging contestants from other categories.
History
In April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch The X Factor in America after his contract ends with American Idol with the ninth season.[4] Under the current contract, Cowell is forbidden from launching The X Factor as a rival show to Idol.[4] In September of that year Fox, the broadcaster of American Idol, signed the deal to launch the American version.
On January 11, 2010, News Corporation (through Fox News in the US and The Times in the UK) reported that Cowell will leave American Idol after season 9 so he can bring The X Factor to the United States in September 2011. Cowell told the Television Critics Association that he was leaving American Idol so that in 2011 he can judge and act as executive producer of the US version of X Factor.[5] Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with Sony Music Entertainment who already support Syco Music artists in the UK and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in the production of the show.[2]
Format and prize
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned a category—girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, and groups—that they place the finalists in after the audition process.[1] Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to the contestants helping decide song choices and styling. The judges also judge the other contestants from the other categories.[citation needed] The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with Syco Music in association with Sony Music Entertainment.[6][7] Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.[6]
Auditions
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.[6][7] Auditions for the first season of the show will begin in a variety of cities across the United States, with Los Angeles, Miami, Newark/New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.[8]
Audition city[9] | Date | Audition venue |
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Miami, Florida | April 7, 2011 | Bank United Center |
Newark, New Jersey | April 14, 2011 | Prudential Center |
Seattle, Washington | April 20, 2011 | Key Arena |
Chicago, Illinois | April 27, 2011 | Sears Centre |
Dallas, Texas | May 26, 2011 | Dallas Convention Center |
It was reported that The X Factor had broken the auditions record in Los Angeles, on March 27. [10]
Judges and presenters
Judges
At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.[11] Although soon after, speculation had already began as to who might be joining him on the panel. His former American Idol colleague Paula Abdul, was quickly linked to the role, as was the British X Factor judge Cheryl Cole. When asked about the possibility of working with Abdul,he said, "I've been talking to Paula for a long time, it was always my intention in one way or another to carry on working with her." In January 2010, Cowell spoke to The New York Post about his new show. In the interview he did not confirm any of the new judges but said that Cole would be a good addition to the show, "I think she would be great over here - Cheryl's a star." However, he did confirm that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously. "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."[12]
From September 2010 the media reported that producers and Cowell were impressed by Katy Perry and Nicole Scherzinger, after both had appeared as guest judges during the audition stages of the competition of the seventh series of The X Factor (UK).[13] Scherzinger became a strong candidate after she was invited back to The X Factor (UK) when she was also asked to fill in at bootcamp.[14] On January 12, 2011, The Metro reported that Peter Rice, Fox's chairman, confirmed that there will be four judges, two females, two males, one of them being Simon. Since then, in an interview with Ryan Seacrest, Katy Perry ruled herself out of the running.[15]
In March 2011, Cowell confirmed that Scherzinger, Abdul, Carey and George Michael were among the people shortlisted for the judging roles, while Perry and Elton John were confirmed to not be in the running.[16] In an interview with XXL, Cowell also linked Nicki Minaj to the judges shortlist.[17] On March 18, 2011 the first of the three remaining judges was officially announced by Fox, and confirmed to be the Grammy Award-winning record executive, songwriter, and record producer Antonio "L.A." Reid. [18][19] On March 21, 2011 Cowell confirmed that Carey would not be on the show due to her pregnancy.[20] In an interview with MSN's Wonderwall, Cowell said he did not think that Scherzinger would be offered a judging role on the show but that there would "definitely" be a role for her on the show.[21] According to executive producer Rob Wade, they hopefully should have confirmed the panel by April 2011. [22]
Presenters
On March 10, it was revealed that British X Factor host Dermot O'Leary is not to become the American host.[23] When asked if Cowell would prefer a female or male host, Cowell replied "maybe both". He has since indicated that the show may have two presentors.[24]
Media sponsorship
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North American announced that Pepsi will be the official sponsor of The X Factor.[1][25] The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.[1]
Advertisements
In November 2010, FOX began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".[25][26] The New York Times described the commercials as the network trying to set up "The X Factor" as a television event.[25] CTV will broadcast the show in Canada.[27]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!". Fox Broadcasting Company. January 7, 2011. Retrieved January 24, 2011.
- ^ a b Wilkes, Alex (January 19, 2010). "Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture". Digital Spy. Retrieved January 21, 2010.
- ^ Wilkes, Neil (January 20, 2010). "EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'". Digital Spy. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
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- ^ Cooper, Lorna (January 11, 2010). "Cowell quits American Idol". MSN. Microsoft. Retrieved January 11, 2010.
- ^ a b c "'The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract". The Associated Press. ABC News. February 7, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
- ^ a b Kearney, Christine (February 7, 2011). "U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner". Reuters. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
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- ^ "Open X FACTOR Auditions: LA, Miami, Newark, Seattle, Chicago & Dallas". Fox Broadcasting Company. March 7, 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html
- ^ Wilkes, Neil (January 11, 2010). "Simon Cowell quits American Idol". Digital Spy. Retrieved January 12, 2010.
- ^ "What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'". New York Post. NYP Holdings, Inc. January 15, 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2010.
- ^ "Cheryl Cole set for US X Factor with Simon Cowell in 2011". Metro.co.uk. September 14, 2010. Retrieved September 18, 2010.
- ^ Posted: 2:00 am, September 17, 2010 (September 17, 2010). "Nicole Scherzinger and Cheryl Cole to join Simon Cowell's "X-Factor" judging panel". NYPOST.com. Retrieved September 18, 2010.
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- ^ Cina, Mark (March 3, 2011). "Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on 'X-Factor' Judges Shortlist". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles: Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml
- ^ "Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge". Entertainment Weekly. March 18, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2011.
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- ^ http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311338/x-factor-usa-producer-talks-judges-hosts.html
- ^ Rollo, Sarah (March 10, 2011). News of the World. Digital Spy http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a308110/oleary-out-of-us-x-factor-running.html. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
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- ^ a b c Stelter, Brian (January 4, 2011). "Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival". The New York Times. p. 3. Retrieved January 24, 2011.
- ^ Slezak, Michael (November 24, 2010). "'The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 24, 2011.
- ^ http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110208/nicole-scherzinger-x-factor-judge-110208/