The X Factor is an American television music competition to find new singing talent; the winner of which receives a recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. The third season premiered on Fox on September 11, 2013.[1] The original show is in the United Kingdom. Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato returned as judges for their respective third and second season. Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio joined Cowell and Lovato on the panel as replacements for former judges, Britney Spears and L.A. Reid. The show is hosted by America's Best Dance Crew host Mario Lopez.