X-Factor behind the scenes photo shoot (VIDEO)

By April MacIntyre Sep 12, 2011, 6:32 GMT

X- Factor is the new competition series that gives viewers the opportunity to help choose the next global superstar or breakout music group.

Tune in and behind the scenes for The X-Factor - US edition.

X- Factor is the new competition series that gives viewers the opportunity to help choose the next global superstar or breakout music group.

Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger traveled the nation searching for undiscovered talent 12 years old or over – both solo artists and vocal groups – who are worthy of the largest prize in television history: a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. 

Hosted by Steve Jones, the series premiere of THE X FACTOR will showcase the live auditions from Los Angeles and Seattle which took place in front of audiences of thousands. 

Don’t miss the auditions that will have everyone talking the next day in the “Auditions #1” series premiere episode premiering Wednesday, Sept. 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

The live auditions in front of an audience of thousands continue in Miami and Dallas on the second part of the two-night series premiere.  

Don’t miss the auditions as the judges continue their search to find the next global superstar or breakout music group worthy of a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.

Find out who will bring the judges and audience to their feet and who will leave the stage in tears on the “Auditions #2” episode airing Thursday, Sept. 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.