The first round of "X Factor" auditions (11 images)

Simon Cowell's latest foray into the realm of televised talent shows, "X Factor" is set to debut in September on Fox.

Judge L.A. Reid arrives for the first round of auditions for "The X Factor" at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on May 8, 2011. UPI/Phil McCarten

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Judge Paula Abdul arrives for the first round of auditions for "The X Factor" at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on May 8, 2011. UPI/Phil McCarten

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Judge Simon Cowell arrives for the first round of auditions for "The X Factor" at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on May 8, 2011. UPI/Phil McCarten

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Judge Cheryl Cole arrives for the first round of auditions for "The X Factor" at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on May 8, 2011. UPI/Phil McCarten

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