The X Factor airs on Studio 23

MANILA, Philippines - Simon Cowell is back on television with his phenomenal hit singing competition The X Factor finally invading the US and will be seen in the Philippines starting tonight via satellite on Studio 23.

The former American Idol judge, who left the show to create this newest global brand, will be reunited with his fellow Idol judge Paula Abdul once again to judge raw, undiscovered singing talents alongside music mogul L.A. Reid and Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger.

Hosted by Steve Jones, the show will be searching for the next great singing superstar or group who will be competing for the biggest prize in television history — a $5M Sony Music recording deal and an appearance in Pepsi’s 2012 Superbowl spot.

As early as the audition stage, hopefuls must already face the challenge of performing before a live audience. Selected contestants will then have to take part in a hardcore boot camp to prove their star potential.

Judges will then select only a few to advance to the next level and mentor their chosen ones. 

The judges will make their last and final cut and candidates chosen will be the official finalists who will move in together in the X Factor house and compete week after week in the live show where they will be scrutinized by the fifth judge — the viewers.

First introduced in the UK, The X Factor gave birth to multi-platinum album selling artists Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke. To date, it is considered to be UK’s biggest talent search.

The X Factor airs at 6 p.m. You can also catch it on its same night replay at 9:30.