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| X Factor beaten by Modern Family in US TV ratings | X Factor beaten by Modern Family in US TV ratings |
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| The first episode of X Factor USA has been beaten in the TV ratings by comedy Modern Family, according to new viewing figures. | The first episode of X Factor USA has been beaten in the TV ratings by comedy Modern Family, according to new viewing figures. |
| Simon Cowell's show was seen by 12.1 million people on Fox, while the ABC programme captured 14.3 million, making it the night's most watched show. | Simon Cowell's show was seen by 12.1 million people on Fox, while the ABC programme captured 14.3 million, making it the night's most watched show. |
| Modern Family was honoured with five prizes at Sunday night's Emmy Awards. | Modern Family was honoured with five prizes at Sunday night's Emmy Awards. |
| During the opening show, Judge Cheryl Cole was replaced by singer Nicole Scherzinger with no explanation given. | During the opening show, Judge Cheryl Cole was replaced by singer Nicole Scherzinger with no explanation given. |
| Cole was dropped during filming of the show in June, amid speculation that her accent was too strong for US audiences. | Cole was dropped during filming of the show in June, amid speculation that her accent was too strong for US audiences. |
| However, television critics responded warmly to the British singer's brief appearance on Wednesday night, with one critic calling her accent "fabulous" while another called Scherzinger a "seat-warmer". | However, television critics responded warmly to the British singer's brief appearance on Wednesday night, with one critic calling her accent "fabulous" while another called Scherzinger a "seat-warmer". |
| Indecency complaint | Indecency complaint |
| Cowell has previously stated that he wanted the US version of The X Factor to perform better than American Idol in the ratings, but the first show attracted only about half the audience numbers of the rival talent show. | Cowell has previously stated that he wanted the US version of The X Factor to perform better than American Idol in the ratings, but the first show attracted only about half the audience numbers of the rival talent show. |
| Last year's American Idol season finale was watched by 24 million viewers. It was the first series not to feature Cowell as a judge, after he stepped down ahead of the US launch of X Factor. | |
| Meanwhile, an indecency complaint has been filed to US TV authorities after a contestant on the first edition of X Factor USA exposed himself while performing. | Meanwhile, an indecency complaint has been filed to US TV authorities after a contestant on the first edition of X Factor USA exposed himself while performing. |
| The Parents Television Council said the pre-recorded footage - although heavily obscured - was shown before the watershed. | The Parents Television Council said the pre-recorded footage - although heavily obscured - was shown before the watershed. |
| Judge LA Reid called Geo Godley's audition "offensive and disgusting", while co-judge Paula Abdul was shown leaving the set, apparently made physically ill by the incident. | Judge LA Reid called Geo Godley's audition "offensive and disgusting", while co-judge Paula Abdul was shown leaving the set, apparently made physically ill by the incident. |