X-factor Behind the Scenes: Tips for future contestants

Each week millions of people sit in front of their t.v. sets tuned in to the X-factor in its american debut.

And twice a week hundreds of fans pack the X-factor studio for the live taping of the show in Los Angeles.

It was incredible, amazing experience.

The talent competition has already been renewed for a second season by FOX — auditions for this season were held in 6 cities across the nation, but what about Hawaii?
Will we come to Hawaii and maybe do a casting oh I have no idea but I would love to sounds fun to me," says L.A. Reid, The X-factor USA.

"I mean say Hawaii and my face lights up," says Paula Abdul, The X-factor USA.

Dynamic duo Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul came to Honolulu for American Idol auditions during the fall of 2003…sounds like the majestic backdrop and aloha spirit left a lasting impression.

"I would love to we had the best time when we were there probably the best place to audition in America," says Simon Cowell, The X-factor USA.

"You know what I am going to put in a good word I know simon loves Hawaii as well so hopefully," says Paula Abdul, The X-factor USA.

Hawaii has already produced entertainers who have reached international success…look at chart topping Roosevelt high school graduate Bruno Mars who performed on the X-factor elimination show tonight.

What can you say about the talent and my god they support each other. I would love to go back there it’s a like a holiday and I think there are good people there now. I’d be interested to see the change since I was there through idol and now through X-factor," says Cowell.

With the possibility of a future visit from the X-factor how does a hopeful prepare?

Go on the internet. Seriously for somebody who wants to audition go on the internet find something unique do something no one has ever heard before. That’s what made Drew appealing to me is that fact that she worked it out herself and it wasn’t like her mom telling her what to do," says Cowell.

Last year producers of the show set up a pop up audition booth at Pearlridge Center. No word on if they will do that again but if you didn’t get the call back don’t give up.

"To follow your heart and follow your dreams, you can dream big and it can happen. You have to be realistic and dedicated," says Abdul.