The first full X Factor promo aired last night after American Idol. Here it is if you haven’t seen it yet.

I was wondering why they picked LA Reid to be apart of the judging panel – now it all makes sense. Reports of a meaner than Cowell judge have been making it’s rounds after the first day of auditions ended.

Not only that, it appears that the often aloof Paula Abdul has even sassed it up! Hollywood Reporter has the details.

Judges’ round tryouts for Fox’s new singing competition show got under way Sunday afternoon at USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles, with the second auditioner of the day, a 52-year-old divorcee. It didn’t go well.

She first sang Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings,” which judge Paula Adbul interrupted to ask if she could perform another song.

The woman then launched into Martina McBride’s”Independence Day” — after debating with Cowell, who thought she should sing Mariah Carey’s “Hero” — before asking if she could start over because the music was too loud. The audience, who had been encouraged by Cowell before auditions started to express their opinions about the auditioners, started booing and yelling “next!”

She then said she would sing “Hero” but instead switched back to “Independence Day.”

“I’d finish one,” Abdul told her. “You’ve got 10 seconds, pick the song you want.”

The audience started counting back from 10 and then booed throughout her entire performance.

The aspiring singer prompted harsh criticism, especially from Reid.

“When was the last time you performed? Eighteen years ago?” Reid asked. “Whatever made you stop then, you should’ve stuck with that decision.”

Newly signed X Factor judge, Paula Abdul, has been tweeting pictures all day of the first audition date!

Looks like her and Simon haven’t missed a beat. Cheryl and Paula will be a great team! Source

[Show as slideshow]

After much speculation,  Paula Abdul has been confirmed as the fourth and final judge on the upcoming X Factor.

“This show would never have been the same without Paula and I can’t believe I am saying this – I have missed her a lot, and I am thrilled she’s on the show,” said Simon Cowell.

“I am excited beyond words to be a part of THE X FACTOR. I couldn’t be happier to bring my love for cultivating talent and performance to such a wildly anticipated show,” said Paula Abdul. “I’m looking forward to being back with the FOX/FremantleMedia family and know that it will be an extraordinary journey — we’re going to have a blast. I’m also delighted and grateful to be sitting next to Simon again…but you might want to check back with me in a week or two!”

“Paula is not only the lovely, nurturing person that America fell in love with, but she’s also one of the fiercest competitors I’ve ever seen — which makes her a perfect fit to judge THE X FACTOR,” said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “Paula and Simon have undeniable chemistry, and together with L.A. Reid and Cheryl Cole, I think we’ve put together an incredibly entertaining judges’ panel.”

Source

After months of speculation, Cheryl Cole has been confirmed as the first female judge on the US version of the X Factor.

Cheryl’s Statement:
“I’m so excited to be taking part in the American version of ‘The X Factor.’ I absolutely love it here in the U.K., and with the talent they have out in America, I’m sure we’re going to find someone very special. I can’t wait to get started. I just can’t decide whether I am more excited to find and nurture the talent or for the unbelievable amount of amusement and entertainment I will have watching Simon doing everything and anything he can to beat me. He’s tried to beat me for three years in the U.K., and hasn’t even come close. His ego must be so bruised. America is gonna love this.”

Are you happy to see that Cheryl is on the panel?

After months of speculation, Simon Cowell has confirmed that the judges will be confirmed on Friday. Many rumors have been going around from Jessica Simpson, Mariah Carey and even former X Factor UK judge, Cheryl Cole.

The official panel for The X Factor USA will be revealed later this week, Simon Cowell has confirmed. The American talent contest which is due to air on Fox this autumn has prompted much speculation over here with UK judge Cheryl Cole remaining one of the firm favourites to get the job despite her weak credentials and the fact that she’s pretty unknown over there. other names mentioned for roles on the judging panel have been Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Rowland.

Speaking at the launch of his new ITV1 gameshow Red Or Black, Simon confirmed that the lineup would have to be confirmed by the end of the week so filming for auditions could commence. So far, only Simon and Antonio ”L.A.” Reid have been confirmed as judges in the press with two slots available both expected to be filled by female judges. Should Cheryl get the role, it will mean two brand new judges for the UK X Factor which will begin filming for auditions infront of the judges in May/June.

When asked about the panel, Simon said: ”I can’t confirm the lineup. I’ll be [filming] on Friday, so at the moment it will be just me.” After his statement prompted queries as to whether they would have to confirm judges by the end of the week, Cowell confirmed: ”We have to…yes.” The show has attracted much interest from hopefuls who are all attracted by the massive $5 million prize.

Cowell added: ”We’re all up for this. We’re all hyped up. We want to make ‘big event’ talked about shows. I think things have got a bit drab and boring. The X Factor and Red Or Black will be something for you to write about and for people to get excited about. That’s what we do. We’re going to give it a go. And as a British company, we’re very excited about taking these shows all around the world.” TellyMix