WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

**2-HOUR SERIES PREMIERE, PART 1** - "THE X FACTOR" - (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-In Stereo

IT'S TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC ON THE SERIES PREMIERE OF "THE X FACTOR" WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, ON FOX

Part Two of the Two-Night Series Premiere Event Airs Thursday, September 22

THE X FACTOR is the new competition series that gives viewers the opportunity to help choose the next global superstar or breakout music group. Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger traveled the nation searching for undiscovered talent 12 years old or over � both solo artists and vocal groups � who are worthy of the largest prize in television history: a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. Hosted by Steve Jones, the series premiere of THE X FACTOR will showcase the live auditions from Los Angeles and Seattle which took place in front of audiences of thousands. Don't miss the auditions that will have everyone talking the next day in the "Auditions #1" series premiere episode of THE X FACTOR premiering Wednesday, Sept. 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (X-101/102) (TV-PG D,L)

Host: Steve Jones

Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger