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Mario Lopez Will Return to ‘The X Factor’

Mario Lopez Hosts 'The X Factor' (Photo Credit: Kwaku Alston / Copyright: FOX)

Mario Lopez (Photo Credit: Kwaku Alston / Copyright: FOX)

It appears that, at least for now, Mario Lopez will be going it solo when it comes time to host the next season of The X Factor. Lopez is returning to the singing competition series, but it will be without his co-host from last year, Khloe Kardashian.

Kardashian didn’t exactly win over X Factor fans last year, so it’s not much of a surprise that only one of the show’s hosts was invited to return.

And thus far, Fox has only confirmed two judges: Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato.

Commenting on returning for his second season, Lopez said, “I’m looking forward to returning to X Factor team. We’re coming back stronger and better than ever, and I’m excited to check out all the new talent.”

“I’m thrilled Mario is back for Season Three of X Factor,” added Cowell. “Hosting a live show and keeping the judges – especially Demi – in line, is not an easy job, but Mario is a pro and we are glad he’s coming back.”

Auditions for The X Factor‘s third season are currently underway. The next stop on the open auditions schedule is set for April 25th at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, NY.

This post was last modified on April 16, 2023 12:45 am

Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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