Despite Jeff Gutt shining the brightest on Wednesday's performance show, Alex & Sierra were crowned the champions of the third season of 'The X Factor', walking away with the title and a $1 million recording contract with Sony Music.

Gutt, the rocker from Detriot with the finale's best voice, finished in second place and Carlito Olivero, the thin-voice Latin singer from Chicago, finished in third. Watch the adorable winners give the performance of the season with "Say Something" beneath:


Alex & Sierra Win 'The X Factor'

After judging the eighth season of the UK edition, Kelly Rowland is set to bring her judging talents to the U.S. edition of 'The X Factor', alongside international pop star Paulina Rubio and returning judges Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell.

With auditions for the competition's third season set to begin tomorrow (May 21st) in Charleston, South Carolina, the announcement arrives just in time for the start date.

"It’s taken more than a decade, but I’m delighted to finally be on a panel with three girls (I think!). Paulina and Kelly both have great taste and massive experience in the music industry and together with Demi, this is going to be a fun panel. It just feels like the time to do something different," Cowell said today following the official confirmation from FOX.

"I am very excited to be reuniting with Simon Cowell and The X Factor family," Rowland said. "It feels great to be able to take this journey here at home in the states!"

Last night (December 13th), 'The X Factor' revealed the three acts that will compete in next week's finale with Tate Stevens, Carly Rose Sonenclar and Fifth Harmony all receiving good news, but it was Bruno Mars who garnished the most attention.

The crooner dazzled the crowd with a show-stopping performance of his No.1 hit "Locked Out of Heaven", which is the lead single from his newly-released 'Unorthodox Jukebox' album. Watch the showman entertain the crowd beneath:

Pop songstress Pink made her first appearance on United Kingdom edition of 'The X Factor', where she performed her latest single release "Try".

Unlike her showstopping performance at the 2012 American Music Awards, which helped her album 'The Truth About Love' soar back into the top 10 of the Billboard 200, the singer put all the emphasis on her voice. Watch her stunning outing below:

On Thursday, Alicia Keys came out swinging as she was battling for one of the spots in the top 6 on 'The X Factor', delivering her best performance of "Girl On Fire".

The album of the same title was released earlier this week and is estimated to sell between 150,000 and 175,000 copies during its first week of release to debut at the top spot on the Billboard 200. Watch the star show off her new-found confidence beneath:

Expect the unexpected when the world's only $5 million audition returns with two new superstar judges and more surprises and twists. Season 2 of 'The X Factor' features global pop icon Britney Spears and multi-talented artist Demi Lovato on the judging panel, alongside returning judges Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid.

2011's No. 1 new unscripted series, gives viewers the opportunity to help discover the next global superstar or breakout music group. The superstar team of judges travel the nation searching for talent 12-years-old or over - both solo artists and vocal groups - who are willing to brave the panel for a chance to make their dreams come true.

Unforgettable. UnXpected. 'The X Factor' has unleashed the promotional poster for the show's upcoming second season, which sees Britney Spears and Demi Lovato join creator Simon Cowell and music executive LA Reid as new judges.

The  new season's 2-night premiere will take place on September 12th and 13th.

Pop icon Britney Spears is featured in the first group promotional photo for the upcoming second season of 'The X Factor', alongside her fellow judges Simon Cowell, LA Reid and Demi Lovato. The new season starts on September 12th.

Pop superstar Britney Spears is once again on the road to proving the millions of people/haters who doubted her ability to judge aspiring singers on the second season of 'The X Factor', wrong,  which is made all the more clear in a new clip.

In the promotional clip for the brand new season, Spears, who (despite all of the criticism) has shown over her nearly 15-year career that she knows how to keep the public talking and make hits,  is shown giving out some tough as nails advice.

Pop singer Britney Spears has spent the majority of her career proving people wrong, and judging by the first audio clips to surface for her new job as judge on 'The X Factor', the pop beauty sounds like she in position to do just that AGAIN.

Not only does Spears sound completely lucid,  but she was also quite funny and delivered some critique that seemed to help the contestants.  Listen up beneath:

Showing up for her first day of work as a judge on the upcoming season of 'The X Factor',  pop superstar Britney Spears was welcomed by a excited crowd as she hit the Erwin Center in Austin, Texas on Thursday (May 24th),  for auditions.

Dressed in a plunging pink mini dress, the judge is already getting good reviews from media in attendance, who have said B.Spears was "articulate, encouraging and even funny at times". Looks like Spears will prove her haters wrong AGAIN!

Pop superstar Britney Spears was officially unveiled as a judge for the second season of 'The X Factor' at the 2012 Fox Upfronts Presentation in New York City, alongside creator Simon Cowell, LA Reid and fellow newbie Demi Lovato.

Spears will reportedly earn a staggering $15 million for the season, which would make her one of the highest-paid TV reality show judges. This is way more than her former Mickey Mouse nemisis Christina Aguilera, who collected $10 million.

Watch the legendary and hit-making  quartet make the big announcement below:

One of 'The X Factor' prizes included the winner starring a Pepsi commercial that would air during the biggest television event of the year, Super Bowl XLVI.

Entitled 'King's Court', the new advertisement features the 19-year-old winner Melanie Amaro, Elton John and even a brief cameo from rapper Flava Flav.

Watch the complete minute-long advertisement and read our thoughts beneath:

19-year-old soloist Melanie Amaro was crowned the champion of the inaugural season of 'The X Factor (US)', but not before 50 Cent, Justin Bieber, Leona Lewis, Stevie Wonder, Pitbull and Ne-yo hit the stage to perform their songs.

Watch the star-studded performances and see Amaro's crowning moment below:

On Thursday (December 15), Nicole Scherzinger transitioned from behind the 'X Factor' judges' table onto the big stage, to premiere her new single "Pretty".

Watch as the songstress performs on the smash reality competition after the cut:

R&B star Mary J. Blige appeared on the latest results edition of 'The X Factor', where she performed "Need Someone", from her newly-released studio album.

Watch as the songstress performs on the smash reality competition after the cut:

On Wednesday (Nov.23rd), Bruno Mars delivered a flawless vocal performance of "It Will Rain" on the US edition of 'The X Factor', while Kelly Clarkson also hit the stage with a performance of single "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)".

Watch the two superstars perform on the smash reality competition after the cut:

With her sixth album in stores tomorrow (Nov. 21st), Rihanna made stops by the US and UK editions of 'The X Factor', to perform her single "We Found Love".

Watch the chart-topping superstar and her lackluster performances after the cut:

Young star Willow Smith appeared on the result edition of 'The X Factor (US)', to perform her new single "Fireball". Watch the talented starlet in action below: