Simon Cowell: X Factor America will suprise people

Music mogul Simon Cowell says his American version of X Factor will be unlike anything else seen on US TV. The former multi-millionaire talent show svengali insists the new program is going to surprise people.

“As a performer, this is going to be a great opportunity for you. You’ve got to stand out. You’ve got to be remembered,” he said.

“Dress differently, behave differently, dance differently…just be remembered.”

Auditions will begin in March and will be in front of a live audience of 3000-4000 people.

Earlier this month, some details of the show were unveiled in a trailer for the new series.

The biggest news is that children from the age of 12 will be able to compete and the winner will receive a $5 million record deal.

“I like the idea that a 12 year old on this show can compete with an older singer and a singing group, I’ve never believed there should be a cut-off age for talent, and we are going to put our money where our mouths are with the $5 million recording contract,” Simon said.

“I’m doing this show in America because I genuinely believe we can find a superstar.”