The competition continues to heat up on THE X FACTOR as judges Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio reveal which of the four categories - Girls, Boys, Over 25s and Groups - each of them will mentor. Host Mario Lopez introduces a new round of the competition as each contestant sings for a coveted spot on the giant X stage - and a spot in the Top 16! See how your favorites stack up.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 3 Episode 7 of The X Factor (US) was watched by 7,800,000 viewers, resulting in a 2.40 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

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The X Factor (US) Season 3 Episodes...

• s03e01 - Auditions No. 1
• s03e02 - Auditions No. 2
• s03e03 - Auditions No. 3
• s03e04 - Auditions No. 4
• s03e05 - Auditions No. 5
• s03e06 - Auditions No. 6
• s03e07 - The Four-chair Challenge Round #1
• s03e08 - The Four-chair Challenge Round #2
• s03e09 - The Four Chair Challenge Round #3
• s03e10 - The Four Chair Challenge Round #4
• s03e11 - Top 12 Finalists Revealed
• s03e12 - Meet the Top 12
• s03e13 - Top 12 Perform
• s03e14 - Results Show
• s03e15 - Performance Show
• s03e16 - Top 10 Results
• s03e17 - Top Finalists Perform
• s03e18 - Live Results
• s03e19 - Performance Show
• s03e20 - Results Show
• s03e21 - Top 7 Perform
• s03e22 - Results Show
• s03e23 - Top 5 Perform
• s03e24 - Results Show
• s03e25 - Performance Show
• s03e26 - Winner Announced

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.