You know what being at a live taping ofThe X Factoris like?

Now, mind you, I havent been to too many boxing bouts in my time.

(My reputation cant withstand too many of those, honestly.)

Not a person was harmed even those battling it out on stage last night, thankfully.

(The commercial breaks atThe X Factortapings are rather entertaining!)

Last nights famous folks included formerX Factorcontestants The Stereo Hogzz and wait for it Mackenzie Phillips!

But not enough booing!

Simon is never one to pass up an opportunity to shill for his singer.

Youre like a Lollipop Kid!

Maybe more like a Hobbit?

Girl talk:The judges seemed to be pairing off by gender last night, during the breaks.

Oh, to be a fly on the side of their Pepsi cups!

Id love to hear what they were whispering about their beef with L.A. and Simon, maybe?

Or, sharing hair-care tips?

A possible pop-star collaboration in the works?

The possibilities are really endless.

This is the really real America, folks!

So its a good thing Paula pointed him out!

This is the guy who wrote Hero for Mariah Carey, she announced proudly to the crowd.

Paula asked him what he thought of Melanies version of the song.

He stuck his thumb up, to which Paula responded: Thumbs up,really?!

It didnt seem like she was expecting him to like Melanies arrangement of the song.

A few rows in front of me, someone held a sign proclaiming, We Want Rachel Crow Back!

(Did they flash her on the TV screen at all, folks?)

Is that good enough?

The performance will be spliced into next weeks grand finale.

Its Christmas-themed and, actually, quite fun and surprising.