Images: Simon, Paula and the X Factor auditions in Hoffman Estates
Simon Cowell arrives at the Sears Centre for taping of the judges round for The X Factor in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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Erira Mamuti of Bridgeport gets a hug from Simon Cowell before the taping of the judges round for The X Factor at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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Paula Abdul arrives at the Sears Centre for taping of the judges round for The X Factor in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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Simon Cowell makes an X sign with his arms as he arrives at the Sears Centre for taping of the judges round for The X Factor in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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Paula Abdul is photographed through glass as she greets fans inside Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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L.A. Reid arrives at the Sears Centre for taping of the judges round for The X Factor in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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Cheryl Cole fans hold signs before the taping of The X Factor at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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Paula Abdul waves to fans as she arrives at the Sears Centre for taping of the judges round for The X Factor in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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Paula Abdul arrives at the Sears Centre for taping of the judges round for The X Factor in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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Daniel Benkeser, 16, of Wayne, in plaid shirt, gets a hug from Simon Cowell before the taping of the judges round for The X Factor at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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The X Factor fans line up outside the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates for taping of the judges round for on Thursday, May 19th.
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Daniel Benkeser, 16, of Wayne, gets a hug from Paula Abdul as she arrives at the Sears Centre for taping of the judges round for The X Factor in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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Paula Abdul holds her heart to fans as she arrives at the Sears Centre for taping of the judges round for The X Factor in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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Cheryl Cole arrive at the Sears Centre for taping of the judges round for The X Factor in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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Simon Cowell give the thumbs-up as he arrives at the Sears Centre for taping of the judges round for The X Factor in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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Paula Abdul tries to pull away from clutching fans while coming up the steps to the Sears Centre for the taping of the judges round for The X Factor in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, May 19th.
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