The X Factor (American TV series) season 2
| The X Factor | |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | |
| Hosted by | Khloé Kardashian (Live Shows) Mario Lopez (Live Shows) |
| Judges | Demi Lovato Simon Cowell Britney Spears L.A. Reid Louis Walsh (Kansas City auditions) |
| Winner | Tate Stevens |
| Winning mentor | L.A. Reid |
| Runner-up | Carly Rose Sonenclar |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| Original release | September 12 – December 20, 2012 |
| Season chronology | |
Season two of the American television music competition show The X Factor premiered on Fox on September 12, 2012, and ended on December 20, 2012.
Based on the UK format, the competition consists of auditions, in front of producers and then the judges with a live audience; bootcamp; judges' houses and then the live finals. Auditions for the show began in May 2012 and concluded in July 2012. The show is hosted by reality star Khloé Kardashian and Extra host Mario Lopez, replacing Steve Jones from the previous year. Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid returned as judges, while Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger were replaced by Demi Lovato and Britney Spears.