X Factor

Mini profiles of the show's finalists.

X Factor heads to the US. It begins in the fall of 2011. This is the complete guide.

X Factor began in 2004 as a replacement for the popular TV talent contest Pop Idol . The winner each season earns a one million pound sterling recording contract. The current judges for X Factor are music executive Simon Cowell , Girls Aloud member

The final seven contestants saluted Michael Jackson with songs ranging from "I'll Be There" to "Billie Jean."

It was rock week and Josh Krajcik proved to be the most authentic rocker in the competition.

Rachel Crow closed the show and stood out as the top performance of the week.

The second round of live shows is the first in which the audience will vote for their favorites. This recap features the five best performances of the night.

The first round of live shows resulted in five more eliminations, but this recap focuses on the best of the performances.

The fourth round of X Factor USA auditions was notable for young people with tremendous confidence and one without who truly stood out from the pack.

X Factor USA's third round of auditions were led by a 14 year old standout and a 30 year old who sings spot on Etta James.

The second round of X Factor USA auditions were beset by ghosts and poor peformances. However, there were still some standouts.

X Factor USA kicked off with a 2 hour audition show. These are the top 5 auditions from the show's debut.