Can you sing? Can you dance? Do you think you have any talent at all? If so, then Simon Cowell’s newest show, The X Factor,might just be coming for you. On Thursday, April 7, Miami will be the second city to host open auditions for the show.
Auditioners will start their journey on April 6 where wristbands will be distributed at 6 a.m. From there, they have a day to sweat out the pressure and get ready to perform the next day.
To be clear, The X Factor will be nothing like American Idol. The X Factor website outlines the show’s premises. Much like the already well-established British version, the competition is open to solo artists and groups and boasts no age limit, unlike its American Idol predecessor. Each judge is assigned to a category of competitors ranging from individuals over 25, boys under 25, girls under 25, and groups and serves as a mentor.
According to Cowell’s description of the show, the judges have a stake in the ultimate winner since they will be fostering mentorships. He told People Magazine that he wants tension between the judges. “I liked the Idol panel when we first started. We had different opinions, and I think it’s important you have different opinions,” said Cowell.
So what exactly are these competitors fighting for? Turns out, a recording contract for a cool $5 million, which has been stated by the website as one of the highest paid prizes on television currently.
University of Tampa students were asked if they think they have “The X Factor,” and the question was met with varied responses.
“I think Simon Cowell is one of the most pretentious human beings in the world,” said Angela Cruz, a senior. She stated that she wouldn’t watch the show or audition for it, not for lack of “it factor,” but simply based on her dislike towards Cowell.
Freshman, Alyx Hannigan had mixed feelings towards the show, and felt she’d be scared to actually audition. As for Cowell, Hannigan doesn’t harbor any bad feelings.
For more information regarding The X Factor auditions in Miami, please visit www.fox.com/theXfactor.
Amanda Sieradzki can be reached at asieradzki@spartans.ut.edu
Hi Simon how are you i live in Ireland in the midlands and i was just wondering is there any audition for the xfactor in Ireland as i would love to enter this competition .ive been doing music for so many years and i would like to my career further . I know your very busy and that but i would love the audition to come back to Ireland if you ever have them again please look me up i won’t let you down
Ok thanks im sooo auditionin cuz im an amazin singer im prob better then kesha and jlo and lady gaga and perry but im gonna be famous next week yeahh