ContactMusic — The debut of Simon Cowells The X Factor on Fox Wednesday night attracted an average of 12 14 million viewers That was good enough to win the first hour at 8 00 p m and to rank second in the second hour with 12 56 million viewers It was beaten in that... more info

ContactMusic — The X Factor hit screens in the U S on Wednesday 21st September 2011 but the all-star judging team of Simon Cowell L A Reid Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger failed to impress - though critics were complementary of Cheryl Coles brief appearance A... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — "The X Factor's" back-to-back audition-episode debut had one viewer repeatedly reaching for the Kleenex box not the remote. "The X Factor's" back-to-back audition-episode debut had one viewer repeatedly reaching for the Kleenex box not the remote. more info

Mjsbigblog — 'The X Factor' premiere review: Simon Cowell and his shocking, brief sincerity This U.S. edition of the British hit features auditions, to be followed by mentoring, to be followed by a $5 million prize. On the Wednesday-night, two-hour premiere, X ... more info

People.com — Scherzinger ended up replacing Cole in May, but both appeared on Wednesday night's premiere more info

Popdose — Simon Cowell is back on television with his latest talent search, The X Factor, and Scott Malchus has the scoop. Meanwhile, Jeff Giles visits the Hamptons and ABC's latest night time soap opera, Revenge more info

MTV.co.uk News — Simon Cowell may be forced to eat his words following the premiere of The X Factor USA last night, with US TV critics stating that axed judge Cheryl Cole was better than her replacement, Nicole... more info

Pop Justice — » Nokia have released two special One Direction mobile phones, both with customised ringtones for each band member. (CNET UK) (http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/one-direction-nokia-c2-02-and-c3-hands-on-photos-50005252/) Somewhere, a Sugababe weeps. ... more info

People.com — It was fun, with a few genuinely inspiring moments - and predictable more info

The Telegraph — A bigger, brasher, and louder American X Factor sets the stage for tough competition over a $5 million prize. more info