Kardashian, Lopez Officially Sign On as X FACTOR Co-Hosts

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez had supposedly been named the new co-hosts of this season's THE X FACTOR. TMZ reported earlier tonight that the duo have officially inked deals - for an unknown amount - though they will definitely be joining the likes of Cowell and Spears on FOX's singing-competition.

THE X FACTOR 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.

In a departure from other singing competition series, the first time a contestant auditions for judges, 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.

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