You saw all that watching at home, but what didnt you see?
EW was on the scene for the taping ofX Factors wrap-up to its sophomore season.
the crowd that itsso coolthat they get to be there.
Credit: Fox
No less than 10 times, he announced that someone is getting a $5 million recording contract tonight.
This is the hottest ticket in town:The X Factorfinale, he said.
3.About 15 minutes before the show started, the eliminated contestants took the stage.
Lyric Da Queen of Lyric 145 taught Beatrice Miller, Jennel Garcia and CeCe Frey some shuffling footwork.
Khloe told reporters after the show, Oh, there was a lot of technical difficulties.
There was no prompter for a few minutes.
There was no camera.
We were like, Theres no camera in front of us.
They were like, Oh wait, hold on a second!
I really wanted to, but I was limited.
6.How did those wild holiday-themed sets get changed out so quickly between songs?
With a crew of about 15 men, speedily putting together each new set during commercial breaks.
A buzz swept through the crowd when his presence was detected.
Tweens flapped their arms in glee when they realized they were sharing the same air with a 1Der again.
Some flashed hand heart gestures at him.
But, miraculously, he wasnt mobbed.
and Outkasts Hey Ya!
10.When Mario announced Tate Stevens as the winner, Tate and L.A. werent the only ones visibly celebrating.
I was [excited], Simon later told reporters of that moment.
My heart says it has to go to him because he needs it more than she does.
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