The X Factor

we are here to find a star worth $5 million.

This is why I do this job.

It's to meet people like you.

I love you.

I cannot believe how amazing That just was.

a star is born.

It's a yes.

4,833 yeses.

The most brilliant audition I've Heard.

You are an absolute original.

I got my grits.

Britney, I love you, honey.

I'm scared I'm related to you Or something.

Karaoke on steroids.

Horrible.

Everything's gone wrong.

aah!

I'm really excited, actually, To be in the south.

I'm from louisiana.

So being here in the south Is just refreshing and amazing.

Like, even the weather feels Like it does at home.

So I feel I'm kind of really Biased here.

Better get going.

Whoa.

At the moment, I am actually On tour.

And I'm going to all these Auditions.

And it's really hard work.

But it's on right now.

I'm devoted to finding a Superstar.

I've had experiences where A really small, quiet town had.

The biggest talent, right?

I'm hopeful that that's the case In greensboro.

I'm excited to see who turns Up.

I know what I'm looking for, and It is something different,

So now we're gonna see whether They turn up or not.

Good. Let's do it.

it is completely empty.

Isn't there one whole single Soul around?

where is everyone?

that boy'll be the next Superstar from greensboro.

Let's make country music Proud.

the hit fox show is here, And thousands... and we mean.

Thousands... have come to give it A shot.

Look at all these people.

I'm just ready.

If we went downtown right Now, it'd be a ghost town,

Because everybody's here.

Yeah.

Which is pretty awesome.

Yeah.

There's nobody in the town!

Everyone's here.

Everyone.

So what's greensboro famous For?

Country music.

And grits.

And where could I get a grit?

A great place here, um, right Here in greensboro, called.

Jake's.

I'll take you there.

Okay.

Hey, guys, where's simon-up?

I would eat all of it.

Really?

Yeah.

Okay, do I drink that?

That's very fattening.

It's hot.

it's very buttery.

Take care. Bye-bye.

Bye now.

I got my grits.

here we go, guys.

simon.

Uh, there's a reason.

I had grits, green beans, Mashed potatoes, steak, and.

Coconut cream pie.

okay.

For you, darling.

And this is why we were Waiting for you?

I had to.

A bit of a detour. Sorry.

Come on, guys.

Guys, please, we got to get To stage.

We are behind.

north carolina, give it up For your judges!

have fun.

hey, how are you doing today?

How are you doing?

I'm willie jones.

I'm 17 years old.

I'm from shreveport, louisiana.

Well, best of luck to you.

All right.

Thank you.

Group hug.

Ooh.

Whoo!

There's really nothing to do In shreveport.

We have the mall.

And when there's nothing to do At night, you go to the mall.

And you will see some friends.

And you have a good time.

I'll make y'all a prayer.

'cause we drove too far for this To come here and lose.

My family is just a big part Of my life.

It means a lot to me that they Support me in whatever I do.

Like, bringing me out here to Audition, like, it a 14-hour Drive.

Represent for louisiana.

'cause you know, Britney from Louisiana.

Music is just a big part of my Life.

It's what I was born to do. Life.

Okay.

Let's go.

It just feels good to know That I'm going on stage in front.

Of Miss Britney and Mr. Simon And Mr. L.A. Reid and demi.

Hmm!

Just go out there and show 'em What I got.

Two, one. Out you go.

hey.

Hello.

What's your name?

Uh, will jones.

Will jones?

Yes, sir.

I love your style.

Thank you.

It's very Fresh prince of bel-air.

Thank you.

I love it, like it's sick.

Where are you from?

Shreveport, louisiana.

Southern man.

Yeah.

And how old are you?

17.

17?

Yes, sir.

Just "yes" is fine.

Yes, sir.

good luck.

Thank you.

wow.

go ahead, boy.

He can't believe it.

incredible.

willie jones... You are an absolute original.

thank you.

Willie jon... He sounds like willie jones, Right?

Willie jones.

It's perfect.

Ah, that's what's up.

That was amazing.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you, Mr. Reid.

Britney.

I was very surprised.

I wasn't expecting that.

And I think, like l.A. Said, It's very original of you To do what you just did.

demi.

What I like about you is You're really likable.

Like, the fact that you're Standing onstage, you're, like,