10 things to look out for in Simon Cowell's latest
singing-competition show
By Bret Federigan
MSN TV
Nearly two years is a long time for fans of "American Idol" to go
without seeing Simon Cowell's particular (yet
totally entertaining) brand of on-screen thuggery. But, the big, ... more bad Brit is
back. And though we'll have to wait for the ratings to confirm what just about
everyone is predicting, "The X Factor" stands to
be the biggest show of the season. This latest entry into the already crowded
reality singing-competition landscape is just not another show: The format has
already conquered European airwaves and has become a true juggernaut across the
globe. The premiere of "X Factor" marks not only the stateside launch of one the
world's most popular franchises, but the return of arguably the biggest TV
personality of the past ten years -- a made-for-the-masses persona honed and
perfected on "American Idol."
But "Idol" fans expecting more of the same should take note: There are a
couple of notable differences between "The X Factor" and "American Idol." So, as
we get set to welcome Simon Cowell back into our living rooms this Wednesday,
here are 10 things to keep in mind.
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"The X Factor" premieres Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on
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