Mario López
Self - Host
The X Factor (US) (2011)
Season 1
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.
Released Sept. 21, 2011
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Genres: Game Show, Music, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: imdb.based-on-british-tv-series, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.competition, imdb.talent-show, imdb.talent-game-show, awards.emmy-award-winner, awards.emmy-award-nominated + 3 more, imdb.fox, imdb.music-competition, imdb.x-factor-franchise
Network: FOX
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Auditions No. 1
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 judges are introduced: In addition to Simon, we've got Nicole Scherzinger, L.A. Reid, Paula Abdul, "and introducing..." Cheryl Cole.
The opening sequence features big, dramatic moments -- including Paula sobbing like nobody's business, and Simon saying he's "hating this," the whole thing is some kind of bleeped expletive and it's "just not working." Then we get title music that sounds eerily similar to "America's Got Talent."
Host Steve Jones explains the whole deal: The first audition in L.A. has 20,000 people waiting to audition, which Steve calls a record audition turnout for the city. The rules: Anyone over 12 can audition, either solo or in a group.
Then the judges are introduced -- again. Simon says he "walked away from the number one show in America to start a new show. The whole thing's a gamble." L.A.
Sept. 21, 2011, midnight
S1E2 - Auditions No. 2
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 29-year-old Ashley Sansone wears a glittery dress and says people mistake her for a pop singer. This doesn't seem like it's going to end well and she says she wants to channel all her energy into the audience and shares that her email address is "unstoppable talent." She doesn't want to sing songs about Gummi Bears. She starts singing what sounds like Janis Joplin's "Piece of My Heart." But she might have spared the show some royalties because her lyrics are completely unintelligible. L.A. Reid says he wanted to slit his wrists while she was singing. Simon says he couldn't understand a word she sang.
This kicks off a string of bad acts, including a terrible singer who demands an explanation before leaving the stage, a trio of cowboy-hat-wearing fellas, and a mom-and-daughter duet who call themselves "Dreamg
Sept. 22, 2011, midnight
S1E3 - Auditions No. 3
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 Cowell, LA Reid and Nicole Scherzinger at auditions in Seattle. Oh, and one Ms Cheryl Cole made another brief cameo in Chicago...
Sept. 28, 2011, midnight
S1E4 - Auditions No. 4
The final auditions episode features the acts auditioning in Newark.
Sept. 29, 2011, midnight
S1E5 - Boot Camp No. 1
The first rounds of Boot Camp see the field of hopefuls pared down.
Oct. 5, 2011, midnight
S1E6 - Boot Camp No. 2
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 season.
Oct. 6, 2011, midnight
S1E7 - Judges' Homes No. 1
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.
Oct. 13, 2011, midnight
S1E8 - Judges' Homes No. 2
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.
Oct. 16, 2011, midnight
S1E9 - Judges' Homes No. 3
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...
Oct. 18, 2011, midnight
S1E10 - Live Performance and Results Show 1
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 categories: boys, girls, over 30s and groups set out to win over the country and judges for their chance to win a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.
Oct. 25, 2011, midnight
S1E11 - Live Performance Show 2
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 performances, it is up to America to vote to keep their favorite acts safe in the competition. Tune in to see who will mark their spot on stage and who will fall flat.
Nov. 2, 2011, midnight
S1E12 - Live Results 2
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.
Nov. 3, 2011, midnight
S1E13 - Live Performance Show 3
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-changing $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.
Nov. 9, 2011, midnight
S1E14 - Live Results 3
Find out which act will be sent packing on an all-new episode of THE X FACTOR.
Nov. 10, 2011, midnight
S1E15 - Top Ten Perform
Nov. 16, 2011, midnight
S1E16 - 1 of 10 Voted Off
Nov. 17, 2011, midnight
S1E17 - Top 9 Perform
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 of holiday giving and niceties, they've decided to kick two people off tomorrow. So sweet!
Nov. 22, 2011, midnight
S1E18 - 2 of 9 Voted Off
A double elimination leaves only seven acts remaining. Also: Kelly Clarkson and Bruno Mars perform.
Nov. 23, 2011, midnight
S1E19 - Top 7 Perform
The remaining seven acts perform.
Nov. 30, 2011, midnight
S1E20 - 2 of 7 Voted Off
A finalist gets the boot in a results edition.
Dec. 1, 2011, midnight
S1E21 - Top 5 Perform
The final six acts hit the stage.
Dec. 7, 2011, midnight
S1E22 - 1 of 5 Voted Off
Another finalist is voted off the show.
Dec. 8, 2011, midnight
S1E23 - Top 4 Perform
Dec. 14, 2011, midnight
S1E24 - Live Results
Dec. 15, 2011, midnight
S1E25 - Season Finale Part I
Dec. 21, 2011, midnight
S1E26 - Season Finale Part 2
Dec. 22, 2011, midnight
Network: FOX
Released: Sept. 21, 2011
Last Air Date: Dec. 19, 2013, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: NR
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