The X Factor Coming in 2011

Posted by Shane on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 9:32 pm

The X Factor, a singing show similar to American Idol that’s already a success in the UK, will be coming to Fox in 2011 with Simon Cowell serving as judge and executive producer.

“I’m thrilled that we have put a date on the launch of the U.S. version of THE X FACTOR, and delighted to be continuing to work with FOX,” said Cowell. “We have a fantastic relationship, a great team and are all very excited about this.”

Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, said, “We have had a very successful relationship with Simon Cowell for many years, and we’re absolutely delighted to continue our relationship with him. THE X FACTOR has been a massive success around the world, and we can’t wait to bring it to the U.S. in 2011.”

“THE X FACTOR has enjoyed an unparalleled success in its U.K. home market and globally,” said Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of FremantleMedia North America. “We are truly excited to bring it to the U.S. and look forward to building another entertainment franchise in the marketplace.”


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    Comment by cory

    Made Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    I was wondering when I could get a listing for tryouts for the x factor I’m too old to try out for American Idol. I’m thirty three years old and have three girls.. I work for a electric municipal company. As a fiber installer.. I’m a musician and write and sing …. Music is my passion and always will be… Please respond and let me know.. My father was a Baptist minister I’ve been brought up singing in church’s singing.. But I love folk music and singer song writer kind of stuff… I love all kinds of music and listen to every variation of music known to man..

    Comment by Shane

    Made Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    X Factor is expected to audition this fall, so I’m expecting a schedule will be available in the summer. Nothing has been announced yet.

    Comment by Paul Skaggs

    Made Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Does anyone know what month it will start, and when it does it is going to blow American Idol out of the water as far as ratings and quality

    Comment by Shane

    Made Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    I think we’re looking at September 2011.

    Comment by Emmett Miller

    Made Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    How do I get information about tryouts for X-Factor ?

    Thank You

    Comment by Shane

    Made Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    I would expect Fox to make an announcement shortly. Have not heard anything yet.

    Comment by Vincent

    Made Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    I would like to know when X Factor online applications and audition dates will be posted?

    Comment by Jasmin Hale

    Made Monday, February 7, 2011 at 12:45 am

    I would like the information on tryouts/auditions for the x factor.
    thank you.

    Comment by Beverly

    Made Monday, February 7, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    I would like to know tryout dates

    Comment by Stephen Ross

    Made Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    I’m 18 and cannot wait for the date and place to try out for the x-factor, I’m a singer and would like to become a recording artist someday.

    Comment by Brian Duke

    Made Friday, February 18, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    Wondering when, where, X-Factor tryouts will be? I’m old but think this is like “I Coulda been an American Idol”. I can carry a tune without a bucket.

    Comment by J.J

    Made Monday, February 28, 2011 at 12:11 am

    how does the audition works, how long can one sing? will they know right right away on day of audition if they are chosen to be on the TV show??? what about the music or cd-is it timed?????/

    Comment by clago2003@yahoo.com

    Made Monday, February 28, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    When and where are the auditions?

    Comment by Anonymous

    Made Friday, March 25, 2011 at 12:02 am

    would like to know when the auditions for x-factor will be.

    Comment by Shane

    Made Friday, March 25, 2011 at 6:11 am

    Comment by Aaron Preston

    Made Monday, May 2, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Hi, I’ve been singing for 40 years, and I’m 55 years old, I did an Elvis Presley act back then, but now I want to do a Tribute to all the Old Country Music, a show with my style to it but old songs like Hank sr. or Willie, Or Merle Haggard, Johnny Horton, I did these songs as a Kid growing up in Arkansas. I would love to sing my old country Style to you,

    Sincerely yours

    Aaron Preston

    Comment by Aaron Preston

    Made Monday, May 2, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    I left a comment on the one before thanks Aaron P.S. I still can sing maybe not as well but I can carry a tune Ha Have a wonderful day

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