After months of speculation, big money negotiations and one controversial change-up, there was one big question on everyone's lips tonight - do Simon Cowell and his cohorts have the X Factor?
While there was plenty of colorful contestants on the stage, there was also a fair share of entertainment on the judging panel too, as the American version of the hit British show launched in the U.S.
The body language and looks of agreeance, disappointment and disgust were all still there, as were the bickering, rivalry and of course, the flirtation between the judges.
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New panel: While there was plenty of colorful contestants on the stage, there was also a fair share of entertainment on the judging panel too, as the American version of the X Factor launched in the U.S last night
The most notable being the rekindled chemistry between Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul, which made them famous on American Idol.
Right off the bat in the opening montage, Paula said she was looking forward to be reunited with her old pal.
'I am looking forward to sitting next to my partner in crime. He is a handful but so am I!' she exclaimed.
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