FOX Announces All-New X FACTOR APP

Amp up your THE X FACTOR experience with the all-new XTRA FACTOR app presented by Verizon. Click here or call **XF from your mobile phone to download the newly enhanced THE XTRA FACTOR APP.

THE X FACTOR Two-Night Season Premiere airs Wednesday, Sept. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) & Thursday, Sept. 13 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

"THE X FACTOR" FANS CAN DOWNLOAD THE XTRA FACTOR APP WITH COOL FEATURES THAT INCLUDE:

· NEWS: GET TO KNOW THE JUDGES AND CONTESTANTS

· VIDEOS & PHOTOS: CHECK OUT VIDEO SEGMENTS AND PHOTOS FEATURING THE JUDGES, CONTESTANTS AND FANS

· PEPSI FAN BASE: REAL-TIME JUDGES' TWEETS AS YOU WATCH LIVE

· REWARDS: FANS CAN COLLECT POINTS AND EARN REWARDS DURING THE SHOW TO MOVE UP THE LEADERBOARD

* Fans can also download the All-New THE XTRA FACTOR APP by calling **XF from their Mobile Phone or here.  (Message and data rates may apply for app download and use.)

Since its debut in 2004, THE X FACTOR has remained the U.K.'s #1 program for the last seven years, peaking with an audience of 21 million for its 2010 finale. The format swiftly broke similar records around the world, where local versions have consistently rated #1. The series has received numerous honors worldwide, and more than 100 million records have been sold by artists launched through the series, including over 90 #1 singles and albums and 150 Top Ten records.

In a departure from other singing competition series, the first time contestants audition for THE X FACTOR judges, Simon Cowell, Antonio "L.A." Reid, Britney Spears and Demi Lovato, they will do so in front of an audience of thousands - raising the stakes and increasing the pressure to impress not only the judges, but also a potential legion of fans. This will be the ultimate test to prove they have the vocal ability, charisma and stage presence that it takes to win an unprecedented $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.