'X Factor' to make use of two hosts for brand new season

CowellWhile the question of who definitely are in the judges' table for that second season of "The X Factor" remains a mysterious, a couple of things are certain: Both individuals new idol judges is going to be ladies and hosting responsibilities on the program will handled by a couple. So stated Simon Cowell throughout a business call Wednesday to advertise the approaching auditions for that Fox musical competition series. In searching to exchange lately fired idol judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, Cowell wouldn't deny that Britney Warrior spears and Jesse Jackson happen to be make the mix, but and so do many more. "We'll talk with numerous people within the next couple of days," he stated. "There's lots of speculation. You will find more people who've joined the fray this season. We desired to see who'd e mail us before we contact people. This is a great place to become.Inch When requested about if the late Whitney Houston may have been an applicant to become a judge, current judge L.A. Reid stated: "We'd have thought about it however it never quite found that. We never really had conferences about this.Inch Cowell also addressed his preseason boasting on "The X Factor" rankings. Because of its debut season, the show averaged 12.7 million audiences along with a 4.4 rating within the 18-49 demo in the Wednesday telecasts, and 12.six million along with a 4.2 for Thursdays. While individuals amounts were healthy, these were far below what Cowell had expected. "I was coming off an enormous year with 20 million within the U.K. and that i must have keep my mouth shut," he stated. However, he wasn't backing lower in the anticipation for that coming fall season and also the show's second go-around. "For each show I have been in, it develops through the years. I absolutely expect the 2nd season to complete much better than the very first.Inch For who'll replace Steve Johnson as host, Cowell stated the task is becoming too large for just one person which a guy and lady will share the emcee duties for that year. "What we should learned is the fact that as you have a lot information to provide, it's nearly impossible for just one person. It's more enjoyable method of doing it with a couple. It is a different chemistry. I have always wanted a boy along with a girl which will certainly happen." Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com