“The X Factor” Season 3 premieres tonight on FOX, where Simon Cowell and his fellow judges will hold the first auditions of the season, embarking on another quest to find the singer with the X factor.
In the season premiere, Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato are joined by new judges: Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Rowland and global pop sensation Paulina Rubio, as well as returning host Mario Lopez. They will travel throughout the nation in search of talented solo artists and vocal groups who are willing to brave a panel of judges for a chance to make their dreams of becoming superstars come true. There will be two nights of auditions this week. Tonight “The X Factor” premieres with the first auditions on FOX at 8 PM/ 7 Central. Tune in to see who has what it takes to go the distance and take their singing careers to the next level. Until then, check out the video below for a preview.
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