Singer, songwriter and actress Demi Lovato is set to return on the third season of The X Factor this fall! Fox confirmed that Lovato will return to the show amid the breakout success of her latest single, “Heart Attack,†which recently achieved gold status in the U.S. within just four weeks of its release.
Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/APFox and Simon Cowell confirmed today in a press release.
“I am so excited to return as a judge and mentor on THE X FACTOR,†said Lovato. “Last season was an unbelievable experience and I really enjoyed developing personal relationships with the contestants and the panel. I look forward to taking my previous experience and applying it to make this season even better!â€
“We couldn’t be more excited for Demi to return to THE X FACTOR next season. She’s an incredible mentor, an insightful judge and we know she’ll bring her amazing energy, enthusiasm and charm to the panel,†said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, FOX.
“She also isn’t afraid to stand up to Simon or say what’s on her mind – and we can’t wait to see more of that honesty and fun next year.â€
“I couldn’t be happier that Demi wants to come back this year,†said Simon Cowell. “She’s a superstar in her own right and was a fantastic mentor last year. Even though she can be really, really annoying – I truly enjoyed working with her and so did the artists. I’m especially pleased she’s back, even during her world tour!â€
“Demi’s enormous popularity is evident by her latest No. 1 single and her current tour selling out arenas across the globe,†noted Trish Kinane, executive producer, THE X FACTOR. “She did an impressive job last season identifying and mentoring new talent and we’re delighted to welcome her back for Season Three.â€
Open auditions for Season Three of THE X FACTOR continue in New Orleans on April 14, followed by Long Island, NY, on April 25 and Denver, CO, on May 14. For details please visit www.TheXFactorUSA.com.
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