X Factor judges take their seats

A 20-year-old mama’s boy, a 42-year-old stay-at-home mom and a 13-year-old with big pop dreams were among the discoveries on Wednesday’s (September 21) two-hour premiere of “The X Factor,” Fox’s highly anticipated new singing competition. The show, adapted from the British hit, featured the American television return of Simon Cowell who, after nine seasons, left “American Idol” to launch “X Factor” Stateside. Cowell was joined on the judges’ panel by record executive Antonio “L.A.” Reid, his former “Idol” sparring partner Paula Abdul and pop stars Cheryl Cole and Nicole Scherzinger, who played a game of musical chairs in the premiere episode. (Cole appeared at the L.A. auditions, and then ceded her chair to Pussycat Doll Scherzinger.) X Factor judges take their seats There are several major differences between “X” and “Idol,” foremost being the $5 …

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X Factor judges take their seats