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‘The X Factor’ USA Season 3, Episode 26: ‘Winner Announced’

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“The X Factor” USA season 3, episode 26: “Winner Announced” premieres tonight on FOX.

The third season of “The X Factor” has culminated into three contestants left standing: Alex and Sierra, Jeff Gutt and Carlito Olivero. Last night each took the stage for the final performance show of the season in their last attempt to win the Fox reality series’ third season.
Tonight, one of the contestants will be crowned the winner by America’s vote and will walk away with a recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. Series creator Simon Cowell said this could be “one of the closest finals we’ve ever had,” and host Mario Lopez will reveal tonight who America has chosen. Who will it be?

Here’s a synopsis of the competition show:

“In this American version of the hit U.K. show, Simon Cowell and his fellow judges search for a singer who has the “X” factor. Since its debut in 2004, ‘The X Factor’ has remained the U.K.’s No. 1 program for the last seven years, peaking with an audience of 21 million for its 2010 finale. The format swiftly broke similar records around the world, where local versions have consistently rated No. 1. The series has received numerous honors worldwide, and more than 100 million records have been sold by artists launched through the series, including over 90 No. 1 singles and albums and 150 Top 10 records.

“In a departure from other singing competition series, the first-time contestants audition for ‘The X Factor’ judges Cowell, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger in front of an audience of thousands–raising the stakes and increasing the pressure to impress not only the judges, but also a potential legion of fans. This will be the ultimate test to prove they have the vocal ability, charisma and stage presence it takes to win an unprecedented $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. This year they will be judged by Simon Cowell, “L.A.” Reid, Britney Spears and Demi Lovato.”

“The X Factor” USA season 3, episode 26: “Winner Announced” airs Thursday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. Take a look at a recap of the last episode below.

 

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