The X Factor (2011 - Present): Judges' Homes, Part 1

THE X FACTOR continues as the hopefuls are placed into in one of four categories: boys, girls, over 30 and groups. Be there for the big reveal as judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger find out which category they will mentor for the remainder of the season. Then, in an exciting new twist, the contestants travel to the judges’ homes where they will have to earn a spot on their new mentor’s team. Hand-picked celebrity guest mentors help decide who makes the cut.

• Season 1, Episode 7: Promo