'X Factor': Behind-the-Moments of THRs Cover Photoshoot (Video)

Although people understand what the "X factor" is, The Hollywood Reporter requested the show's leading males and ladies to define the word. The X Factor creator Simon Cowell became a member of idol judges Nicole Sherzinger, L.A. Reid and Paula Abdul and host Steve Johnson for THR's cover shoot at Smashbox galleries in Hollywood. "You cannot define it by saying it's one factor or any other. You will find a lot of things. Usually when it is only one factor, that isn't the X factor," stated Reid. PHOTOS: An 'American Idol' to 'X Factor' Timeline "When somebody has got the X Factor, even if you can't stand them, deep-down within the pit of the stomach, you realize you prefer them," stated Johnson. Within the video, Abdul and Cowell continue their signature back-and-forth they cultivated on Idol. "Whether it does well, it's my show. Whether it tanks it's Paula's. This is the deal," joked Cowell. STORY: 'X Factor's' Simon Cowell Jams Simon Larger, Confesses Anger at 'Idol,' Discloses He and Cheryl Cole No More Speaking Nonetheless they do agree that things may need to look right. "I'm enthusiastic about the way in which things look. I am practically insane if this involves that stuff," stated Cowell. "To be sure, I am exactly the same way,Inch stated Abdul. Simon Cowell spoke towards the Hollywood Reporter with this week's cover story concerning the X Factor. He described the actual reason behind Cheryl Cole's dismissal like a judge on the program, and the own surprise in the suit introduced against Fox by Idol professional Simon Larger. Read THR's full cover story here. Paula Abdul Simon Cowell The X Factor