The audition start off in Chicago and Cheryl Cole joins Simon, L.A. and Paula on the judges table. They hear talent and those without it. In Seattle, Nicole takes over the judges seat and replaces Cheryl again. One contestant does a rendition of "Baby" by Justin Beiber that gets the judges asking for more.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 3 of The X Factor (US) resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The X Factor (US) Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Auditions #1
• s01e02 - Auditions #2
• s01e03 - Auditions #3
• s01e04 - Auditions #4
• s01e05 - Boot Camp, Part 1
• s01e06 - Boot Camp, Part 2
• s01e07 - Judges' Homes, Part 1
• s01e08 - Judges' Homes, Part 2
• s01e09 - Judges' Homes, Part 3
• s01e10 - Finalists Revealed
• s01e11 - LIVE Performance Show 1
• s01e12 - LIVE Results Show 1
• s01e13 - LIVE Performance Show 2
• s01e14 - LIVE Results Show 2
• s01e15 - LIVE Performance Show 3
• s01e16 - LIVE Results Show 3
• s01e17 - LIVE Performance Show 4
• s01e18 - LIVE Results Show 4
• s01e19 - LIVE Performance Show 5
• s01e20 - LIVE Results Show 5
• s01e21 - LIVE Performance Show 6
• s01e22 - LIVE Results Show 6
• s01e23 - LIVE Performance Show 7
• s01e24 - LIVE Results Show 7
• s01e25 - LIVE Season Finale, Part 1 of 2
• s01e26 - LIVE Season Finale, Part 2 of 2

The X Factor (US) Show Summary

Simon Cowell is back and this time he is in control. "The X Factor" puts Simon Cowell along with LA Reid, Nicole Scherzinger, and Paula Abdul, in the spotlight to listen to people of all ages compete in a singing competition. The prize this time is a $5 Million record contract for the winner of The X Factor. Created in 2004, "The X Factor" is currently shown in 17 countries worldwide. Now it is America's turn at the competition to see if they have the right talent to keep up with the hype of the show. The singing must be perfect for Simon to put through the singers.