The X Factor USA (season 2)
| The X Factor | |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | |
| Broadcast from | September 12 – December 20, 2012 |
| Judges |
Simon Cowell L.A. Reid Demi Lovato Britney Spears Louis Walsh (Kansas City auditions) |
| Host(s) |
Khloé Kardashian Mario Lopez |
| Broadcaster | Fox |
| Winner | |
| Tate Stevens | |
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| Origin | Belton, Missouri |
| Song | "Tomorrow" |
| Genre(s) | Country |
| Mentor | L.A. Reid |
| Runner-up | |
| Carly Rose Sonenclar | |
Season two of the American television music competition show The X Factor premiered on Fox on September 12, 2012, and ended on December 20, 2012.
Based on the UK format, the competition consists of auditions, in front of producers and then the judges with a live audience; bootcamp; judges' houses and then the live finals. Auditions for the show began in May 2012 and concluded in July 2012. The show is hosted by reality star Khloé Kardashian and Extra host Mario Lopez, replacing Steve Jones from the previous year. Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid returned as judges, while Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger were replaced by Britney Spears and Demi Lovato.
On January 9, 2012, Fox announced that The X Factor would undergo some changes for its second season. On January 30, it was confirmed that host Steve Jones and judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul would not be returning for the second season. Following her departure, Scherzinger joined the original UK version of the show after Kelly Rowland decided not to return to the panel. On February 6, Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid were the only confirmed judges for season 2. Prior to her death, Whitney Houston was approached as a potential replacement judge. It was also reported that Cowell was in talks with Britney Spears for her to join the show, reportedly offering her $15 million. On May 9, reports surfaced that Spears officially signed on to judge the show. It was also rumoured that Demi Lovato, and Miley Cyrus were in talks to be the second replacement judge. Lovato reportedly signed a deal to judge the show on May 13. The following day, it was officially confirmed that Spears and Lovato would join The X Factor as the two newest judges. When asked about the new judges, Cowell said:
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