"The X Factor" Review

"The X Factor" TV Review   

            The premiere of "The X Factor" was introduced by Mario Lopez, the host.  Lopez stated that "'The X Factor' has created more global stars than any other singing competition in the world."  The stats are as follows: 150 million worldwide sales; 130 number ones; 350 top 10 records; and the biggest boyband in the world—One Direction. The judges are Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland, and Paulina Rubio.  Lopez gave the categories for the singing competition:  boys, girls, over 25, and groups.
             "The X Factor" is in its third season.  The first season's winner was Melanie Amaro, who almost didn't make it because Cowell did not choose her for the final 16.  He had a change of heart and she came back to the final 17 and won the $5 million dollar recording contract.   The second season's final show was between Carly Rose Sonenclar, Fifth Harmony, and Tate Stevens.  Stevens was picked the winner of the $5 million dollar recording contract.  We may see him win a country-music award in a few years.

Carlito

            The first stop in the third season was Los Angeles and the first contestant was Carlito.  He sang his song with feeling as he moved around behind the judges’ table.  He got a "yes" vote from each of the judges.  Simon even said he looked like "a real star."

Sally

            Next up was Charleston, South Carolina and Sally.  Cowell could hardly contain his laughter and all the judges voted "no."  Sally was followed by a parade of people that thought they, too, could sing but they couldn’t.  They were also told "no."

Lillie

            Long Island was the next stop with Lillie singing.  The judges couldn’t believe her amazing voice and all voted "yes."  In New Orleans we were shown quick clips of groups that didn’t make it through the audition.  Alex and Sierra, a boyfriend and girlfriend group, "had magic" and were given four yeses.  Back in Charleston, we met Rion, a thirteen year old girl with a powerful voice.  Cowell called her extraordinary and she received four yeses. 

Alex & Sierra

Rion

            At the end of the premier, the first audition, there was one singer, or group, for each category.  Boys - Carlito; Girls - Rion; over 25 - Lillie; and Groups - Alex and Sierra. After auditions, each of the judges will be assigned to work with one of the categories and all of the competitors in that category.