The Hit Farm

The two-hour finale of The X Factor, which crowned Melanie Amaro the winner, averaged 12.4 million viewers and a huge 3.8 18-49 rating. Both numbers were a huge jump from Wednesday's episode, with the number of viewers jumping 25 percent and 31 percent We kicked off with a supremely awkward group number (what else is [...]

Rumors have been swirling that X Factor host Steve Jones might be replaced on the FOX show, but after crowning Melanie Amaro as first season champ on Thursday night, he told reporters he's done his job—and he still wants the job! X marks the winner: First, Melanie Amaro, Josh Krajcik and Chris Rene will find [...]