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June 13, 2013 The X Factor

Mario Lopez was working two jobs in New Orleans; hosting for "Extra" and "X Factor." He got us the inside scoop on the hit singing show, including the latest on new judges Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio, Simon Cowell’s “Egg Factor” moment in Britain, and more.



Veteran judge Demi Lovato insisted there won’t be any drama between the foursome, saying, “Nobody likes to watch drama unfold on a panel… we’re having fun.”
June 09, 2013 Television

“Britain’s Got Talent” judge Simon Cowell got an unusual surprise on live TV during the show’s finale on Saturday.

As he and other judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and David Walliams watched a performance of "The Impossible Dream" by Welsh opera singers Richard and Adam Johnson, a woman suddenly appeared onstage between the two singers and began pelting the judging panel with eggs.

Take a look (the egging happens about two minutes in)!

May 23, 2013 The X Factor

“Extra’s” Terri Seymour sat down with Simon Cowell at his home, talking about why he is shaking things up this season of “The X Factor,” with returning judge Demi Lovato and new judges Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio.

Simon Cowell Slams TV Talent Show Judges: 'I'm Bored'
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Cowell said, “I thought all these shows are beginning to look the same, got two guys right and left, two girls in the middle.”
 
He is looking forward to the seeing what kind of chemistry develops between the three women on the panel. Simon smiled, “Well, I’m quite used to that, putting a load of girls into one situation and seeing how they get on. I like that. I think it’s fun.”
May 15, 2013 The X Factor

“Extra’s” Mario Lopez chatted with Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato about what to expect on the next season of “The X Factor.”
 
Cowell is gearing up to reinvent the show. “It's got to be more fun. It's has to be a bit more crazy because I like doing shows like that. It was a bit serious last year.”

Simon Cowell Says Next Season of ‘X Factor’ Has ‘Got to Be More Fun’
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While Lovato is returning as a mentor, and Lopez as host, there is still no word on who will replace departing mentors Britney Spears and L.A. Reid. Rumored possibilities have included Paulina Rubio and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
April 22, 2013 The X Factor

“Extra’s” Mario Lopez is headed back to “The X Factor” stage as host of the hit reality show. He joins judges Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato for Season 3 of the FOX competition series.

Mario Lopez Will Return as 'X Factor' Host
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“I’m looking forward to returning to ‘The X Factor’ team,” he said in a statement. “We’re coming back stronger and better than ever, and I'm excited to check out all the new talent.”
January 10, 2013 The X Factor

Singer Britney Spears is reportedly not returning next season as an “ X Factor” judge.

Did Britney Spears Quit the ‘X Factor’?
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Sources told "Extra" Spears, whose salary was believed to be $15 million per season, enjoyed her time on the show but now wants to focus on her music.
 

December 21, 2012 The X Factor

America has spoken, and the new “The X Factor” champion is… Tate Stevens! The country crooner from L.A. Reid’s team now has a $5 million recording contract thanks to all his fans.

‘The X Factor’ Picks a Winner!
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Tate, 37, told the crowd, "First and foremost I have to thank the man upstairs for taking care of me. To my family all the county music fans, God bless you. Thank you so much for the votes. This is the best day of my life!"
December 19, 2012 The X Factor

“Extra’s” Terri Seymour caught up with the judges of "The X Factor" to get their predictions on who will take home the big prize in this week’s finale!

Hey, ‘X Factor’ Judges! Who's Gonna Win?
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L.A. Reid is sticking by his man, Tate Stevens. “I don't want to jinx him by saying, ‘Oh yeah, he's the winner.’ I don't know who the winner is. What I do know is he is the most capable performer in the competition.”

Britney Spears' money is on her teen prodigy, Carly Rose Sonenclar. Britney joked, “If she doesn't win, I'm going to have to beat Tate up. Big time. I'm going to come to his house the next morning and beat the poop out of him.”
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