The X Factor is an American television music antagonism to acquisition new singing talent; the champ of which receives a $5 actor recording arrangement with Epic Records. The aboriginal division began airing on September 21, 2011, on Fox and is due to end in December the aforementioned year. It is accompanying advertisement in Canada on CTV or CTV Two, depending on schedule.
Based on the UK format, the antagonism consists of auditions, in advanced of producers and again the board with a alive audience; bootcamp; judges' houses and again the alive finals. Auditions for the appearance began in March 2011 and assured in June 2011. The appearance is hosted by Welsh TV presenter Steve Jones, while the anticipation console consists of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger.
An aboriginal examination of the appearance aired during the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 12, 2011. Another examination was apparent afterward American football advantage on Fox on September 11.
The actual nine finalists from the four categories perform.