At the start of "The X Factor" on Wednesday night, as Boot Camp kicked off, 162 contestants were still in the running, cramming the stage with their hopes and dreams. By the end of Thursday night's episode, the vast majority of those contenders had been shed.
L.A. Times - Entertainment — At the start of "The X Factor" on Wednesday night, as Boot Camp kicked off, 162 contestants were still in the running, cramming the stage with their hopes and dreams. By ... more info