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\nBy
\nDaily Mail Reporter<\/a>
Last updated at 1:20 AM on 25th February 2011<\/p>\n

Simon Cowell went on the charm offensive today in a new video to promote and explain X Factor to the American audience.
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The mogul talked up the US version of the show, which is already a hit in Britain, ahead of the first round of auditions in March.
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Appearing in the three-and-a-half minute clip, the 51-year-old, who left America Idol to focus on his own show, made it clear he is determined for it to be a success.
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\n\"Serious:<\/p>\n

Serious business: Simon Cowell released a new promotional\u00a0 video today to explain X Factor to the US audience ahead of the first auditions in March<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

‘I can assure you one thing – you’ve never seen a show like this in America,’ he said in the clip. ‘A lot is going to surprise you.’<\/span><\/p>\n

Dressed in his signature black suit and open white shirt combination, he gave the hard sell on his beloved talent show, describing to the US audience what to expect.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

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As the clip began, Simon explained how the competition works.
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‘It’s basically a singing competition with a twist, the auditions are open to everybody who can sing… you can be 12, you can be 112!’ he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\"Frenzy:<\/p>\n

Frenzy: The clip uses footage taken during auditions for the British version of the show<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

‘As a platform, as a performer this is going to be a great opportunity for you.’<\/span><\/p>\n

The clip flashed to performances and auditions of last year’s UK version of the show, featuring winner Matt Cardle, and crowd favourite, Cher Lloyd.
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In each series, a judge is allocated a category to mentor and chooses a
\nsmall number of acts to
\nprogress to the live finals.
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The video featured Simon alongside his assigned boy band, One Direction.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also contained out-takes of <\/span>controversial past performers, including the two cousins who punched each other during an audition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simon also revealed in which cities of the 50 US states, where auditions will take place.<\/span><\/p>\n

‘If you want to audition we are going to be in the following cities: Miami, New York, Seattle, LA, Dallas, Chicago,’ he said.
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Winners are grinners: It performances by past stars, including last year’s UK winner Matt Cardle, and performer Cher Lloyd, who came third<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n\"Mentor:<\/p>\n

Hands on: Simon, with British act One Direction, explained how judges mentor categories <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

And unlike the UK version where
\nauditions occur in front of three judges, he explained that in the US version competitors will be forced to perform in front
\nof a mammoth crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n

‘On
\nthis show the contestants have to do auditions in front of 3,000 – 4,000
\npeople. If you can come out and nail in in front of 3-4 thousand
\npeople, you have the makings of a star,’ he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

‘I
\nhave always trusted the audience on the live show, so I think it is
\nright that you’ve got to trust them on the audition process.’<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\"Memorable<\/p>\n

Memorable moments: The clip also contains flashback from controversial guests, including two cousins that punched each other in an audition<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

He also warned viewers that judges will no be picking anybody generic.<\/span><\/p>\n

‘You’ve
\ngot to stand out. you’ve got to be remembered. Dress differently,
\nbehave differently, dance differently… just be remembered,’ he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

And he explained that he is hell-bent on finding the next biggest star in America.
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‘I
\nwould love to find someone who could be the star all over the world,
\nand I would love to say we found this person on this show.’<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\"Coming<\/p>\n

Coming soon: The show is due to kick off this fall in the US<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Putting his money where his mouth is, Simon also reminded viewers about the mammoth prize money, which is at a staggering $5 million.<\/span><\/p>\n

He reminded contenders that it was no paltry sum, and to earn it the contestants must be the best.<\/span><\/p>\n

‘If I am going to come back to America and say, ‘I’m serious about this and I am serious about finding talent, then I am going to guarantee the winner of the competition, five million… cash… its a $5m audition and you only get the 5 million if you win and you better be good.’<\/span><\/p>\n

The US version of the X Factor is due to start in September.<\/span><\/p>\n


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