The big "X Factor" premiere last night fell way short of Simon Cowell's expectations earning just over half the ratings "American Idol" got during its premiere in January.
Simon's new show averaged an 8.7 rating, while the tenth season premiere of "Idol" pulled in a 16.4 and in last night's head-to-head with "Modern Family" and "Criminal Minds" won out.
American Idol has Jennifer Lopez, X-Factor has Paula Abdul? Come on now, really? You can't even compare
