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X Factor USA
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Intro
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The X Factor is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Cowell and produced by Syco TV which will premiere in September 2011 on FOX.
FormatEdit
The program's format has numerous differences that separate it from rival shows such as American Idol and The Voice.
The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories:
- Girls 12-29
- Boys 12-29
- Over 30
- Groups/Duos
Through the live shows, each judge is assigned a category and takes an active role in mentors them, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus, making them the winning judge.
Stages of The X-FactorEdit
Like the U.K version, there will be 5 arduous stages to the broadcast.
Stage 1: Producers AuditionEdit
The contestants will perform in front of judges.
Stage 2: Judge's AuditionEdit
The contestants will perform before the judges and a live audience.
Stage 3: BootcampEdit
The contestants will be then cut in half and be divided into the four categories.
The best audition out of this round will be admitted to the judges houses.
Stage 4: Judges HousesEdit
The contestants will be flown throughout the world. And they will be performing in front of judges and a guest judge (usually a recording artist). They don't believe in 100%, just that they want the contestants to give it their all.
Stage 5: Live ShowEdit
The last stage of the broadcast. This is where true talent is born. And is where public votes are casted to decide who should move on up in the competition.
JudgesEdit
The four judges for X Factor USA are:
HostsEdit
The confirmed host for Season 1 USA is Steve Jones.
Prizes and AwardsEdit
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, said to be worth $5 million, with Syco Music in association with Sony Music Entertainment. Simon Cowell has been quoted saying that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history."
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.
The winner will also get to do a Pepsi commercial that will air during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012 on NBC.
SponsorshipEdit
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North American announced in a press release that Pepsi will be the official sponsor of The X Factor.[1] The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.
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