The X Factor USA will air its first live performance show of the season tonight October 31, 2012. Up until now, Simon Cowell, LA Reid, Demi Lovato and Britney Spears made all the decisions on who stays and who gets eliminated. After tonight, it is up to us America to decide who advances and who walks.  Excited yet? CORRECTION: They announced that the judges will again decide who stays and who goes this week!!

Tonight, we also get our first look at brand new hosts Khloé Kardashian Odom and Mario Lopez. The word on the street is that there is major chemistry between these two – so, it should be a great season. Lopez says, “It’s been great since you can’t manufacture chemistry. You either have it or you don’t. It makes it easy and comfortable. I think I’m pretty hyper and like to talk. Our personalities mesh well and compliment each other.”

Look below starting at 8 PM for a live blog of tonight’s X Factor! We will also post all performances here when available online.

LIVE SHOW RECAP:
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Paige Thomas – Demi Lovato’s artist
Song: What Is Love by Haddaway
JUDGES’ COMMENTS:

LA Reid: You look like a star! I am not so sure about that song choice, but you are amazing.
Britney Spears: You are outrageous. Your costume is beautiful, you are a star.
Simon Cowell: The whole point of this show is to find an artist that can work in the real world…You came out and nailed it! What is so annoying was watching Demi Lovato’s smug face.  And L.A., I liked the song choice!
Demi Lovato: I am so unbelievably proud of you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUp2Jl_G3SI&feature=share&list=PLbwFu5MkedP9-bnSedoYU97S5lN_4a9tB

Arin Ray- Britney Spears’ Artist
Song: Keep Me Hanging On
LA Reid: Creative and inventive song choice
Demi Lovato: I couldn’t hear your vocals because the girls were screaming so loud…but you were a bit stiff.
Simon Cowell: I think maybe Britney, you put too much around him for the first performance. On the positive note, you have swag.
Britney: I loved your performance, it was on!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyoS0Bypsdw&feature=share&list=PLbwFu5MkedP9-bnSedoYU97S5lN_4a9tB

David Correy – LA Reid’s artist
Song: My Love Is Your Love by Whitney Houston
Britney Spears: Amazing, you surprised me, I was not expecting that.
Demi Lovato: I didn’t know at first if that was a right song choice for you, but you had the crowd going
Simon Cowell: Your performance was a bit manic. You needed to tone it down a little bit.  It just felt like a random song choice.
LA Reid: I am really proud of you.
http://youtu.be/CUMAOoCejpU

Sister C – Simon Cowell’s artist
Song: Hell On Heels by Pistol Annies
LA Reid: That was good. I was concerned in beginning that you were repeating yourself since you did that song in the auditions.
Britney Spears: I thought that was very interesting. I didn’t expect that. You were good.
Demi Lovato: You are very beautiful. You have a very unique sound but you let me down. I expected a better performance, because you were stiff.
Simon Cowell: Demi, they are singers, not dancers. The song sounded fantastic!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFDPbPi70x8&feature=share&list=PLbwFu5MkedP9-bnSedoYU97S5lN_4a9tB

Jennel Garcia – Demi Lovato’s artist
Song: Home Sweet Home by Motley Crue (later by Carrie Underwood)
LA Reid: I am completely surprised. I did not expect that. That was a ten. It was a great song choice. And you just convinced me that you can win.
Britney Spears: I loved what you’re wearing. I loved how you sang. You completely rocked it out.
Simon Cowell: With that song, Jennel defined tonight’s theme, “Made In America”.. My slight criticism and this can be changed is that Demi has tried to make you a clone of her. I liked you with curly hair. I liked you when you were more free on stage.
Demi Lovato: I am not wearing chains, so, that was ridiculous. You took everything I said and you made it work. You are such a rock star.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZH48j4VnU0&feature=share&list=PLbwFu5MkedP9-bnSedoYU97S5lN_4a9tB

Diamond White – Britney Spears’ artist
Song: Hey Soul Sister by Train
LA Reid: I thought that was really strong. But in the beginning it felt a little mechanical to me…but then you started to own the song. At the end, it felt like your song.
Demi Lovato: I thought the song choice was really great. You have one of the most powerful voices. I wanted you to have more fun.
Simon Cowell: The talent tonight has blown me away. I am seeing  a massive transformation with you. Britney, I like what you have done with this girl. She did not sound too old, she came out as a relevant pop star.
Britney Spears: You impressed me so much. I am so incredibly proud of you. You were great.
http://youtu.be/n5h7xoERp-8

Vino Alan – LA Reid’s artist
Song: Gotta Be Somebody by Nickelback
Britney Spears: You are really good and I feel your effort. I was a little bored
Demi Lovato: I found myself rooting for you because I see the passion behind your voice. It was  a little shaky in the beginning but it was really good at the end.
Simon Cowell: The arrangement of this song was completely and utterly wrong with you. I think you’re more of a soul singer, you’re not a rock singer. You sohuld not have agreed to do that song.
LA Reid: Criticism has never stopped you before, and it should not stop you tonight
http://youtu.be/CeFntVhDB84

Lyric 145 – Simon’s artist
Song: Gangnam Style
LA Reid: The good news is that I think you’re an amazing group. The bad news is that you sounded like someone put you in a washer, dumped in some bleach and washed a;ll the soul out of you. There is no way that will be your single. That’s not hip hop. That’s not it.
Britney Spears: I was genuinely entertained.
Demi Lovato: I had so much fun watching you guys. I am a little worried about this group Simon cause they are so good.
Simon Cowell: To make rappers work in a competition like this, they have to be commercial. You were absolutely sensational.

CeCeFrey – Demi Lovato’s artist (CeCe comes out with a new blonde hair)
Song: Because the Night by 10,000 Maniacs

L.A. Reid: Congratulation that was very strong, you left a little to be desired vocally.
Britney Spears: Overall, it was a really great performance, but your vocals were weak
Simon Cowell – It wasn’t the best vocal I’ve heard, but you are someone we need in this competition
Demi Lovato: I’m gonna be hard on you because you can take it. You were nervous. You can do so much better. U are a pop star, I am so proud of you.
http://youtu.be/2M5MuG1Aias

Tate Stevens – LA Reid’s artist
Britney Spears: You wow me every time you perform. I think you’re amazing.
Demi Lovato: At the beginning I was a bit bored. You don’t need dancers and a band behind you. You gave me the chills. We need you in this competition and you will go a long way. You are such a star.
Simon Cowell: What I like about you is that you know what kind of artist you should be. You are a good honest man and you just need a break which this competition can give you. The song was not one of my favorites. You are better when you don’t push your vocals. That last note was great.
LA Reid: I am really proud you. You and I both know Simon is not a country music expert…nor is he a pop expert. You are a keeper!
http://youtu.be/dREexjswios

Beatrice Miller – Britney Spears’ artist
Song: Jason Mraz’ I Won’t Give Up Lyrics
LA Reid: One of the key ingrediants in stardom is believability and likeability. I believe you, and I love you.
Demi Lovato: I am really impressed. There was so much feeling behind your eyes
Simon Cowell: The style of music chosen for you is right. There is a gap in the market for someone like you. When you pushed your vocals, there was some tuning issues. But I really really like you. We just need to sort out your vocals better.
Britney Spears: I disagree. I loved it.
http://youtu.be/Xru4dCyGrmc

Jason Brock – LA Reid’s artist
Dance Again by Jennifer Lopez/Pitbull
Britney Spears: I really feel like you could have chosen a better song but overall it was entertaining.
Demi Lovato: I loved it because you made it your own. LA, I do think it was the wrong song. He needs more sass.
Simon Cowell: That was utterly horrendous. From what you’re wearing, to the song, to the dancers, to the choreography. Everything about it was wrong. For me, it doesn’t get any worse than that. It looks like LA woke up one morning and tossed the song at you.
LA Reid: You can’t go wrong with a #1 song on this show. Everyone in this room had fun. Simon’s a hater.
http://youtu.be/GfUpiWigRPw

Lylas –who are now known as 1432 (Means I love you too) because legally they could not keep original name- Simon Cowell’s artist
Song: Taylor Swift’s We Are Never Getting Back Together
LA Reid: Let’s start with the name. We got that part wrong. The song choice: Very talent show, very karaoke.  You took the greatest song in the world and made it karaoke  The bad newes is, your mentor really failed you by the good news is, there is hope.
Britney Spears: The energy just drew us in. Pleasantly surprised.
Demi Lovato: You have potential. Tonight, only one person shined. It did not click for me. You need more practice.
Simon Cowell: Girls I have had a lot of success over the years with groups. And let me tell you, you are fantastic. There is work to do. Yes, it was a pop song and hopefully as the weeks go by, you can prove you are great vocalists.
http://youtu.be/pHWFfaiAfIc

Willie Jones – Demi Lovato’s artist
I’m Here For The Party by Gretchen Wilson
LA Reid: That was very entertaining. I can’t tell you i got goose bumps from that, but it was adequate and you should advance.
Britney Spears: You are a true star. You have what it takes. I was entertained.
Simon Cowell: I thought it was silly, I did not get that. You did not take yourself seriously. It did not show off your vocal ability. I don’t like what you’re wearing. It all felt cheap and silly and this is an important night for you. Your mentor has not done any justice for you.
Demi Lovato: His mentor is 20 years old and she knows people like fresh new things. This may not have worked well 100 years ago when you (Simon) were new.
http://youtu.be/jM0D1aTHlUk

Carly Rose Sonenclar – Britney Spears’ artist who dresses in a school uniform like Britney did
Song: Good Feeling by Flo Rida 
LA Reid: You have a really beautiful voice. I love your voice. But I have to be critical, you did not sound like you were having fun.
Demi Lovato: You have one of the best vocals in this competition. It’s a blessing and a curse. It’s a blessing because it’s gotten you this far, but its not believable. It is not your time now but you will have a future in the music industry.
Simon Cowell: I don’t believe in that. That made no sense at all. My issue is that you felt uncomfortable with that song, shrugging at times, not connecting. You need a much better song. but it would be criminal if you left the competition tomorrow.
Britney Spears: Your vocals were amazing and you did a great job.
http://youtu.be/SQ80uPGt3rQ

Emblem3- Simon Cowell’s artist
Song: One Day by Matisyahu
LA Reid: Simon, you got it right this time! That was unbelievable. We just witnessed America’s next pop sensation.
Britney Spears: Amazing, you’re absolutely adorable.
Demi Lovato: You boys make me swoon. I swear I can’t look you in the eye because I am supposed to be a judge and not flirt with you. But I love you boys, you’re so talented but I am not gonna look at you.
Simon Cowell: What’s really impressed me about you is commitment and working hard. The difference in you in the last few weeks is incredible. Everyone watching tonight remember this night because you just saw a superstar.
http://youtu.be/e4y9wrRmtsE