Recap: The X Factor Night 2 More Than Just A Singing Competition

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The X Factor wrapped up its premiere week on American television on Thursday night and if theres one thing the audience learned after the shows second night on the air its that The X Factor is more than just a singing competition. After dozens of uncomforatble auditions in Miami, the judging panel Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger (Cheryl Cole judged just the Los Angeles round) found someone to put through in 21-year-old Nick Voss, but it wasnt necessarily because of his vocal abilities. L.A. said as much when he voted to put the performer through, based on his stage presence, which featured a mix of Elvis and Michael Jackson-inspired moves, the latter of which Paula said to leave behind in the next round. Keep being unique, lose the Michael Jackson choreography, she said. But if you perform like you did, thats what people pay money for and if you can translate that into working harder on your vocals, thats what gets me excited. Melanie Amaro, 18, didnt have dance moves, but she didnt need them. The powerful singer belted out Listen by Beyonce, as cameras panned to L.A., who deeply felt her rendition. Melanie, you are truly amazing, honey, the former record executive said. You have the gift You have The X Factor. Paula too recognized Melanies talent, bestowing a great, great compliment on the young woman. You have a unique ability, unlike anything weve heard, she said. I dont think its like anything Ive ever heard in any audition that Ive ever been in. The talent was more bountiful in the second audition city featured on Thursdays show Dallas where they found 49-year-old Dexter Haywood. The singer managed to sway the panel after an impromptu performance of Its A Mans Mans Mans World. You have soul, Simon said as the full panel put him through. He was quickly followed by the Scarlett Johansson look-a-like, Caitlyn Cook, a 21-year-old rugby player and coach. Paula called her voice authentic, while Nicole said it would be an honor to work with her. The final contestant of the night Xander Alexander had some trouble finding his pitch (actually, a lot of trouble), and came with plenty of attitude mostly directed at Simon but he was nearly put through anyway. Youre lippy, gobby, but interesting, Simon said after receiving an earful from the contestant. I actually think you, on stage, with a full production, would potentially be very good. So I like you. Still, his attitude, and inability to find the melody, stopped Xander short. You got the audience to hate you by the end of the audition, Simon said. The minute anyone criticizes you, you turn into a b****y diva. You blew it. The X Factor returns on Wednesday at 8/7 C on FOX. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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