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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.”
December 07, 2012 The X Factor
“Extra’s” Terri Seymour caught up with “The X Factor” mentors Simon Cowell, Britney Spears and Demi Lovato after Thursday’s double elimination show.
 
Cowell talked about the recent “swatting” prank that propelled him into the news. Simon explained, “I was asleep and the police turned out. They were told that I was tied up in my bedroom with duct tape.” Then he laughed to Terri, “You were probably behind it.”

November 30, 2012 The X Factor
“Extra’s” Renee Bargh caught up with “The X Factor” judge and mentor Demi Lovato after the show's double elimination Thursday, and the singer opened up about her war of words with Simon Cowell.


After Cowell’s boy band Emblem3 performed Wednesday, Lovato expressed some strong feelings. She commented, “I just don't understand what Simon is doing with you guys. Every week I know you are going to be standing next to each other singing a song, but people are going to like you because you are good looking. I don't think this is genuine at all.”
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