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Fox admitted to lip syncing on its singing competition "X Factor" after contestant Leroy Bell was heard singing on Thursday's episode before he even held his microphone to his mouth... "For the group ensemble performance, the vocals are pre-recorded to allow acts to concentrate on preparing for their own live competitive performances on Wednesdays -- this is also no different to what other competition shows do for ensemble performances."

Fox has renewed "The X Factor" for a second season, the network announced on Wednesday. Simon Cowell was extremely pleased with this latest development, saying,...

Sorry, "X Factor" fans. You'll have to wait until Thursday night to see part 1 of the Judges' Homes round, Fox has announced.

After a grueling first night of X Factor Boot Hollywood Camp Week, Night 2 opens with host Steve Jones, who we’ve learned from new “X Factor” photos is very tall, informing us we’re in for more groups of hopefuls who still have to perform for the judges. And, in case we’ve forgotten: the finalists picked tonight will be divided into four groups: boys, girls, groups, and “Over 30s,” and each group will head to the home of one judge, where they will live while the judge mentors them and decides which of them makes it to the live competition.

The X Factor kicked off last night's episode with a bang when Brian Bradley, 14 hit the stage. Bradley mentioned backstage that he was going to treat the audition like a performance. It was one of the most unique ways to do an audition. Needless to say, Brian got all "Yeses" and a strong endorsement from the gullible LA Reid.

Coming off the heels of his saucy interview with a scantily-clad Nicole Scherzinger, Conan O'Brien wanted to give "The X Factor" another look. On "Conan" Thursday night, the host honed in on a popular question: What's the difference between "The X Factor" and Simon Cowell's pervious, "American Idol"?

He's back! Simon Cowell returns to the judging chair, offering his distinct brand of criticism to a wide-ranging variety of wannabe stars.

"American Idol" creator Simon Fuller filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming he should be paid for the U.S. version of "The X Factor."

American TV bosses have confirmed Cheryl Cole will no longer be a judge on the US version of X Factor.

Fox announced Sunday that former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul is joining her former co-panelist Simon Cowell on his new singing competition "The X Factor." Abdul will be the fourth judge, alongside Cheryl Cole and L.A. Reid.