@kam, but paula abdul was not the reason people tuned in...American Idol was a hit out of the gate and the chemistry between all judges just added fuel to the fire and made it even bigger.....X-FACTOR is looking for an initial ratings boost with hopeful chemistry that will do the same as American Idol...toni's star factor is not enough to give the show the initial boost that it needs....it will open with the same or less viewership (now that paula who has become a household name) is gone.......janet may not have this huge personality that people are claiming that toni has (i've never really seen),

I'm sure Janet's influenced way more of the people who will be auditioning than toni so, the fans reactions to meeting Janet...her stories of growing up in the Jackson household musicall, that i'm sure she will share, and advice will mean so much more to the contestants....I don't see an asset that Toni brings over anyone really , let alone Janet.