At today’s Television Critics Association press panel, Simon Cowell revealed key dates and spilled key details regarding the first season of The X Factor . To wit: Why did Cheryl Cole get the boot ? After two cities’ worth of audition sessions, Cowell said, “we felt that she was going to be more comfortable doing the UK show than the American one [and] I thought it would be been good for the show over there.” Will Mariah Carey appear on the show ? It sounds that way. “She selfishly got pregnant,” Simon joked, “which is why she didn’t end up as a judge.” What will the winner receive? In case $5 million isn’t enough, he or she will also be featured in a Pepsi Super Bowl commercial. As for key show dates, read below. Wednesday, Sept. 21 (from 8 to 10 pm): Season Premiere Wednesday, Oct. 5 (8-9:30 pm): Contestant Boot Camp Begins Tuesday, Oct. 25 (8-10:30 pm): Finalists Revealed Wednesday, Nov. 2 (8-10 pm): First Live Performance Show Wednesday, Dec. 21 (8-9:30 pm) Live Season Finale, Part 1 Thursday, Dec. 22 (8-10 pm) Live Season Finale, Part 2
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The X Factor Sets Key Dates, Offers Winner Super Bowl Spot
