`` The X Factor '' looks kind of like `` American Idol , '' except with Pepsi cups on the table . Comment: ` Steve 's actually a great singer , '' Scherzinger said . Abdul and Cole were the kinder mentors , while Cowell and Reid are the harshest judges .
`` The X Factor '' looks kind of like `` American Idol , '' except with Pepsi cups on the table . Comment: Abdul and Cole were the kinder mentors , while Cowell and Reid are the harshest judges .