( EW.com ) -- Simon Cowell and his music competition is n't going away anytime soon : Fox has ordered a third season of `` The X Factor . '' `` I could n't be happier about 'The X Factor ' already being renewed for another season , '' said Cowell in a statement . `` I am so proud of the show and the team who have made it this season . I want to thank our incredible sponsors for their support and creativity , and FOX for going out of their way to do everything they can to make this show a success . Most importantly , I have to personally thank our amazing fans for the support and enthusiasm they have given to THE X FACTOR . Our main commitment will always be to find great talent , and let 's not forget , we are now days away from our first live shows . The gloves are off ! Expect fireworks ! '' Season to date , the talent show is averaging a 3.9 rating among adults 18-49 and 10.6 million viewers . Fox brags that it is a Top 15 show this fall among adults 18-49 and adults 18-34 . The conclusion of the judges round will air Tuesday at a special time from 9:30-10:30 p.m. , when Cowell , Demi Lovato , L.A. Reid and Britney Spears reveal the 16 acts that will continue in the competition . On Nov. 1 , the 16 will perform on a special two-and-a-half hour show hosted by KhloÃ© Kardashian Odom and Mario Lopez . See full story at EW.com . CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved .
Fox has ordered a third season of `` The X Factor '' Simon Cowell says to `` Expect fireworks '' The conclusion of the judges round will air Tuesday .