Thank you, San Francisco Giants. The X Factor was originally scheduled to begin its live shows Thursday, with a second new episode Sunday, but due to the World Series ending after just four games, FOX is readjusting its schedule.

The first live show of The X Factor featuring new hosts Mario Lopez and Khloe Kardashian-Odom will now air Wednesday, October 31 at 8pm. The episode will feature the Top 16 acts performing and will air a special extended episode until 10:07pm.

The live results show will then air Thursday at 8pm as the Top 12 acts are revealed.

The new schedule means The X Factor won't be airing a new episode Sunday, November 4, as previously planned.

The move should help The X Factor try to establish itself on Wednesday nights before next week, when the live show will go head-to-head with a live performance show of NBC's The Voice.


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