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The X Factor is an American television reality music competition, based on the original UK series, to find new singing talent; the winner of which receives a Sony Music recording contract. In April 2014, FOX announced that they have cancelled the show. However, in September 2015, it was announced that the show would be back in early 2016. The fourth season will premiere on FOX on 6 April 2016 and is slated to conclude on 11 August 2016. Luke Jacobz joined as the host of the show after departing the role on the Australian version. Simon Cowell and Kelly Rowland were the only judges from the previous season who returned, while Demi Lovato and Paulina Rubio were replaced by The X Factor Australia judges Dannii Minogue and James Savery.

Open auditions in front of the show's producers took place in 13 cities between November 2015 and January 2016.

Judges
It was confirmed, via social media, on January 8 that the four judges would be former judges Simon Cowell and Kelly Rowland along with new judges Dannii Minogue and James Savery, both judges on the Australian version.

Auditions
Open auditions in front of the show's producers took place in 13 cities and ran from 31 November 2015 to 10 January 2016.