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  Whitney Houston was being eyed for 'The X Factor,' Cowell confirms

  February 13, 2012
  Whitney Houston was being eyed to fill one of the two open spots on The X Factor's second-season judging panel, replacing either Paula Abdul or Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell has confirmed.
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  Whitney Houston reportedly approached to be 'The X Factor' judge

  February 11, 2012
  Whitney Houston has been approached to take a spot as one of the judges on reality music show "The X Factor," The Hollywood Reporter says.
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  Simon Cowell sets the record straight on 'The X Factor' judge rumors

  February 8, 2012
  Simon Cowell hasn't revealed which stars he would like to replace Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger on The X Factor's second-season judging panel, however he has confirmed that viewers can at least strike three rumored names off the list.
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  Nick Cannon: 'The X Factor' would be a step down for Mariah Carey

  February 1, 2012
  If Mariah Carey does join The X Factor's judging panel, she will apparently be doing so without husband Nick Cannon's approval.
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  Paula Abdul confirms she won't return for next season of 'The X Factor'

  January 31, 2012
  Paula Abdul has confirmed her The X Factor exit.
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  Paula Abdul also reportedly being axed from 'The X Factor' panel

  January 31, 2012
  Paula Abdul is reportedly going from The X Factor to The Ax Factor.
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  Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones won't return to 'The X Factor'

  January 31, 2012
  Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones will not be returning to The X Factor.
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  Melanie Amaro: I was miserable after being cut from 'The X Factor'

  December 23, 2011
  Melanie Amaro was crowned The X Factor's champion and claimed the $5 million recording contract and the opportunity to star in her own Pepsi commercial during the new Fox reality singing competition's live finale on Thursday night.
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  Melanie Amaro crowned 'The X Factor' winner, defeating Josh Krajcik

  December 23, 2011
  Melanie Amaro was crowned The X Factor's champion during the new Fox reality singing competition's live finale on Thursday night.
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  Marcus Canty: L.A. Reid was the perfect 'X Factor' mentor, no regrets

  December 16, 2011
  Marcus Canty was eliminated from The X Factor, determining the new Fox reality competition's Top 3 finalist acts during the show's seventh live results show Thursday night.

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