The X Factor USA Contestants

Orrin Wilson had dreams of becoming famous, but not like this.

Just after auditioning for this season's iteration of The X Factor, Orrin realized he was in need of money and a car, so he took the initiative and sought to fill one of these needs. Problem was, he did so illegally.

Orrin staked out a gas station and bided his time until he spotted a patron who had left their motor...

UPDATE: Tate Stevens won Season 2!

Age: 37
Hometown: Raymore, MO
Audition Song: “Anything Goes” by Randy Houser

We’re not yet sure what the best part of Tate’s audition was. Perhaps it was his doting daughter, saying that he was already her hero. Maybe it was Demi Lovato saying, “I’m so excited to have seen you today.” It could have been when Tate gave...

Have you been watching X Factor all season, and practically losing your ish because you know that you’re soooo much better than all the contestants? Well, rein it in, grasshopper. Nobody likes a show-off (unless you’re, like twelve) and no one will vote for you if you’re a total d-bag. But if you think you have what it takes, you’d better put your mic where your mouth...

Well, first off, this girl can sing. Like sing-sing. We’ll get used to the insane amount of talent in these young’uns at some point, but for now, we’re still impressed that Dinah is barely 15 years old. If you saw any of the X Factor promo videos, you probably noticed a girl featured prominently with red streaks in her hair — That would be Dinah Jane Hansen.

Although...

Although he hasn’t always been our favorite mentor... or judge... or wearer of deep V-necks, we were shocked to hear that L.A. Reid will be leaving X Factor next season.

Rumors have been circulating for weeks that Britney Spears — and her $15 million contract — may be too expensive to stick around for Season 3. Fellow first-year judge Demi Lovato has also been a candidate...