or


[10/10/13 - 09:00 PM]
"The X Factor" Judges Reveal the Top 16 Acts That Enter "Training Camp" to Prepare for a Shot in the Big League
When the series returns on Tuesday, October 29, the Top 16 semifinalists will perform live for the judges.
[via press release from FOX]

HOT FROM FOX...

"THE X FACTOR" JUDGES REVEAL THE TOP 16 ACTS THAT ENTER "TRAINING CAMP" TO PREPARE FOR A SHOT IN THE BIG LEAGUE

TOP 16 ACTS PERFORM LIVE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND JUDGES CHOOSE THE FINALISTS ON A SPECIAL NIGHT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, ON FOX

Learn More About the Top 16 Acts at www.TheXFactorUSA.com

After the Four Chair Challenge round of THE X FACTOR, Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio each revealed the four acts in their categories that will continue in the competition and join them in the live shows. While THE X FACTOR takes a break, due to the MLB playoff games and the World Series, the Top 16 are off to a training camp of their own, where they will determine their song choices, work with stylists and go through intense rehearsals to ensure that they are in fighting form for their first live performances of the season. When THE X FACTOR returns on Tuesday, Oct. 29, the Top 16 semifinalists will perform live for the judges. Find out if their training has paid off and which acts are ready for the big league and which acts will strike out, when the judges announce the Season Three Top 12 finalists on Tuesday, Oct. 29 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

THE TOP 16 ACTS ARE:

GIRLS, MENTORED BY DEMI LOVATO

Khaya Cohen Age: 16 Hometown: New York, NY Meet Khaya Cohen Keep up with Khaya at: Twitter: @Khaayaa0 Facebook: www.facebook.com/khaayaa0

Danie Age: 16 Hometown: Northridge, CA Meet Danie Keep up with Danie at: Twitter: @daniegeimer Facebook: www.facebook.com/daniegeimermusic

Rion Paige Age: 13 Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Meet Rion Paige Keep up with Rion at: Twitter: @MissRionPaige Facebook: www.facebook.com/singerrionpaige

Ellona Santiago Age: 17 Hometown: San Lorenzo, CA Meet Ellona Santiago Keep up with Ellona at: Twitter: @ellonasantiago Facebook: www.facebook.com/ellonamusic

BOYS, MENTORED BY PAULINA RUBIO

Carlos Guevara Age: 16 Hometown: Lexington, SC Meet Carlos Guevara Keep up with Carlos at: Twitter: @carlosgu14 Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeamCarlosG

Josh Levi Age: 15 Hometown: Houston, TX Meet Josh Levi Keep up with Josh at: Twitter: @joshleviworld Facebook: www.facebook.com/joshleviworld

Carlito Olivero Age: 24 Hometown: Chicago, IL Meet Carlito Olivero Keep up with Carlito at: Twitter: @carlitosway89 Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Carlito/199047983457651

Tim Olstad Age: 24 Hometown: Winona, MN Meet Tim Olstad Keep up with Tim at: Twitter: @timolstadmusic Facebook: www.facebook.com/TimOlstad

OVER 25s, MENTORED BY KELLY ROWLAND

Jeff Gutt Age: 37 Hometown: Detroit, MI Meet Jeff Gutt Keep up with Jeff at: Twitter: @jeffreyadamgutt Facebook: www.facebook.com/JeffGutt

James Kenney Age: 36 Hometown: Portland, OR Meet James Kenney Keep up with James at: Twitter: @iamjameskenney Facebook: www.facebook.com/IamJamesKenney

Lillie McCloud Age: 54 Hometown: Orlando, FL Meet Lillie McCloud Keep up with Lillie at: Twitter: @LillieNicoleMc Facebook: www.facebook.com/LillieNicoleMc

Rachel Potter Age: 29 Hometown: Seminole, FL Meet Rachel Potter Keep up with Rachel at: Twitter: @therachelpotter Facebook: www.facebook.com/rachelpottermusic

GROUPS, MENTORED BY SIMON COWELL

Alex & Sierra Sierra Deaton Age: 22 Hometown: Orlando, FL Alex Kinsey Age: 22 Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, FL Meet Alex & Sierra Keep up with Alex & Sierra at: Twitter: @AlexandSierra3 Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Alex-Sierra/432965163456205

Restless Road Andrew Scholz Age: 19 Hometown: Summerville, SC Colton Pack Age: 18 Hometown: Danese, WV Zach Beeken Age: 18 Hometown: Indiana, PA Meet Restless Road Keep up with Restless Road at: Twitter: @RestlessRdMusic Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Restless-Road/393012607493037

RoXxy Montana Tenija Moton Age: 25 Hometown: Detroit, MI Tiara Moton Age: 24 Hometown: Detroit, MI Temperance Moton Age: 22 Hometown: Detroit, MI Meet RoxXy Montana Keep up with RoXxy Montana at: Twitter: @RoXxyMontana Facebook: www.facebook.com/RoXxyMontana

Sweet Suspense Millie Thrasher Age: 14 Hometown: Birmingham, AL Summer Reign Age: 17 Hometown: Apple Valley, CA Celine Polenghi Age: 16 Hometown: Miami, FL Meet Sweet Suspense Keep up with Sweet Suspense at: Twitter: @SweetSuspense Facebook: www.facebook.com/SweetSuspenseXF

Here's what the judges had to say about their categories:

Demi Lovato (Girls): "The other judges need to watch out, because my category is so strong."

Paulina Rubio (Boys): "You should look out for my boys, because going to kill it."

Kelly Rowland (Over 25s): "I definitely have the winner in this category."

Simon Cowell (Groups): "I got this real wave of excitement when I walked through and I saw them there."

The eliminated acts include Rylie Brown, Primrose Martin, Jamie Pineda, Bree Randall, Simone Torres and Ashly Williams from Girls; Isaiah Alston, Al Calderon, Chase Goehring, Stone Martin, Isaac Tauaefa and Timmy Thames from Boys; Jeffrey Brinkman, Victoria Carriger, Allison Davis, Kristine Mirelle, Lorie Moore and Denny Smith from Over 25s; and Forever In Your Mind, Girls United, Glamour, Good News, Wild Thingz and Yellow House Canyon from Groups.

THE X FACTOR continues on Thursday, Oct. 31 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) with the all-new "Meet the Top 12" episode.

On Wednesday, Nov. 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), the Top 12 finalists will perform for the judges and America's votes when the voting lines open immediately after the show. Find out who will be the first to be eliminated on Thursday, Nov. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed).

"The X Factor" format has created more global superstars, including One Direction, Leona Lewis, Little Mix, Cher Lloyd and Olly Murs, than any other singing competition television show. THE X FACTOR is now aired in 205 countries, and local versions of "The X Factor" are now commissioned in 45 territories.

THE X FACTOR was created by Syco Entertainment and is produced by Syco Entertainment and FremantleMedia North America. Rob Wade and Nigel Hall are executive producers for Syco Television. Trish Kinane, Richard Holloway and Andrew Llinares serve as executive producers for FremantleMedia North America. "Like" THE X FACTOR on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TheXFactorUSA. Follow the series on Twitter @TheXFactorUSA and join the discussion using #xfactor.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24, THE X FACTOR is preempted, due to MLB post-season coverage, including the AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES and the WORLD SERIES. Additionally, encores of THE X FACTOR will air on Thursday, Oct. 17 and Wednesday, Oct. 30, due to potential MLB post-season coverage.]





  [october 2013]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
  


· X FACTOR, THE (FOX)




[09/01/26 - 10:18 AM]
Food Network Picks Up a Third Season of "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking"
In its sophomore season, the series notched year over year Prime ratings gains of 4% for Adults 25-54 and 15% for Adults 25-34 and reached more than 10 million total cross-platform viewers across linear, HBO Max and discovery+.

[09/01/26 - 10:10 AM]
Video: Meet the 100 Champions Competing on Season 6 of "The Floor" Hosted by Rob Lowe
Don't miss the special advance season premiere airing Sunday, September 13 immediately following the FOX NFL Doubleheader and "The OT" and its time period premiere airing Wednesday, September 23 on FOX and next day Hulu.
[09/01/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "NCIS" Season 24 - Official Full Length Trailer
The series returns Tuesday, October 6 on CBS.
[09/01/26 - 10:00 AM]
Stallone Reigns Supreme - "Tulsa King" Season Four Premieres October 16 on Paramount+
In season four, Dwight (Sylvester Stallone) fights to legitimize his empire and protect his crew as corrupt politicians, dangerous new enemies, and a crushing personal loss hit from every direction.

[09/01/26 - 09:02 AM]
Listen Up: Netflix Renews Initial Podcast Lineup; Announces Originals from Katt Williams, Harlan Coben and More
Netflix has more than 60 podcasts now available, with its catalog continuing to grow.
[09/01/26 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces "The One About Matthew Perry," an Intimate Documentary Series Exploring the Life and Legacy of Matthew Perry
The intimate three-part series is directed by Emmy Award winner Mary Robertson and produced by Maxine Productions, a part of Sony Pictures Television.
[09/01/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Unbelievable: Encounters with Dan Aykroyd" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Experience eight tales of the strange and supernatural.
[09/01/26 - 09:00 AM]
Date Announcement & Key Art Debut "Adventure Time: Side Quests" Season 2
All episodes of the second season will be available to stream on October 2 on Disney+ and Hulu.
[09/01/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Marjorie Estiano and Any Gabrielly Fight for Justice and Redress "Habeas Corpus," Netflix Brazil's First Legal Drama, Premiering September 23
The trailer offers a glimpse of what viewers can expect over the course of the eight episodes premiering on September 23 - a story that blends courtroom tension with touches of melodrama and complex personal relationships, tied together by the pursuit of justice and redress.
[09/01/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "La Bola Negra" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The film tells the story of three generations of men whose lives are intimately connected through desire, pain, and love.
[09/01/26 - 06:31 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning "Ask This Old House" Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Building Confident Homeowners - New Season Premieres Thursday, October 1
Since its debut, "Ask This Old House" has traversed the country, responding to viewers' practical, hands-on home repair, maintenance, and improvement questions - everything from leaky faucets to smart home technology.

[09/01/26 - 06:31 AM]
Netflix to Release "Instadocs: The Decoy Plane" on September 4th
"Instadocs" is Netflix's quick-turn documentary series that moves at the speed of the story and arrives at the height of the conversation.

[09/01/26 - 06:01 AM]
Freeform's "31 Nights of Halloween" Returns for a Frightfully Fun October
New supernatural teen drama series "Coven Academy" follows three teenage witches and their dangerously charming warlock peers at an elite magic school where power is currency, secrets are lethal, and attraction is a liability.
[09/01/26 - 03:01 AM]
Video: Are You Ready to Enroll? "Minerva Academy" - The Trailer for the Latest Teen Drama from September 22 Only on Netflix
The new eight-episode teen drama offers a look at a back-to-school experience unlike any other.
[09/01/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Blood Legacy" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
As their enemies grow bolder, Khanyi and her brothers must set aside their long-held grudges to keep their family together and repair Spear's reputation.