The mogul voted no , leading to loud boos from the audience . ` ` The X Factor '' is kind of like ` ` American Idol , '' except with Pepsi cups on the sides . One of the biggest differences was that the first act to audition was a duo . Clarkson and Reid were the kinder mentors , while Clarkson and Reid are the harshest judges .
` ` The X Factor '' is kind of like ` ` American Idol , '' except with Pepsi cups on the sides . One of the biggest differences was that the first act to audition was a duo . Clarkson and Reid were the kinder mentors , while Clarkson and Reid are the harshest judges .