STAGE TUBE: Rachel Crow Performs on Last Night's THE X FACTOR

On last night's live episode of THE X FACTOR on the Fox network, singer Rachel Crow, one of the contestants being mentored by judge Simon Cowell, sang the popular song 'Walking on Sunshine', made famous by the singing group Katrina & The Waves.  Judge Nicole Scherzinger criticized the performance saying that she did not appreciate the changes which were made, including adding some new lyrics to the song. 

THE X FACTOR is a new competition series, hosted by Steve Jones, which gives viewers the opportunity to help choose the next global superstar or breakout music group. THE X FACTOR judges will travel the nation searching for undiscovered talent 12 years old or over - both solo artists and vocal groups - who are willing to brave the panel for a chance to make their dreams come true.

Auditions for THE X FACTOR were held this spring in Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Newark, NJ; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL; and Dallas, TX. In addition to open auditions, hopefuls also had the chance to prove they have THE X FACTOR by submitting videos of themselves via YouTube and by using state-of-the-art studios at locations around the U.S. to audio- and video-record their a cappella auditions.

In a departure from other singing competition series, the first time a contestant auditions for judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger, he/she 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 it takes to become a global superstar or breakout music act and win a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.

Those contestants who survive the first auditions graduate to "boot camp" and will be divided into four categories: young guys, young girls, older singers and groups. Each category will be mentored by one of the show's judges. Not only is it a competition between the hopefuls to stake their claim for the coveted win, but it's also a showdown among the judges as to whose acts will dominate the competition and make it to the finals. The judges may have their say in how the competition progresses, but it will be up to America to decide who ultimately has THE X FACTOR.

To view a clip of Rachel Crow's performance from last night, click below!