I've never heard of X-Factor... I'm not the biggest fan of AI, but I always watch the auditions. Last season was the first one I ever watched every week all the way through. I enjoyed it, and I really like Simon as a judge...LOL. He's funny. Sometimes I think he doesn't have to go as far as he does with his comments, but he's honest. I am looking forward to this season, might watch the whole thing through if I enjoy the contestants like last season, but after Simon and Paula are both gone, not sure if I'll really watch anymore whole seasons-but I'm addicted to the auditions.