Top 16 to Perform on The X Factor

If you’re taping The X Factor, be sure to set your DVR to record two hours and seven minutes on October 31, 2012. That’s when the top 16 acts will be performing live for the first time, according to Fox. It’ll also mark the debut of co-hosts Mario Lopez and Khloe Kardashian Odom.
 
The next night, the judges – Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Britney Spears and L.A. Reid – will reveal their choices for the Top Finalists.
 
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In a departure from other singing competition series, contestants not only audition in front of The X Factor judges. Perhaps more importantly, they sing for an audience of thousands, which is often referred to as the “fifth” judge, because their enthusiasm – or lack thereof – can help determine the fate of these hopefuls. This initial audition is the ultimate test to prove they have the vocal ability, charisma and stage presence it takes to become a global superstar or breakout music act and win a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.
 
Those contestants who survive the first auditions graduate to “boot camp” and will be divided into four categories. Not only is it a competition between the hopefuls to stake their claim for the coveted win, but it’s also a showdown among the judges as to whose acts will dominate the competition and make it to the finals. The judges may have their say in how the competition progresses, but it will be up to America to decide who ultimately has The X Factor.
 
Source: Fox