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THE X FACTOR: Actor and television personality Mario Lopez will return as the host of THE X FACTOR. The singing competition launches its third season this fall on FOX. Season three of THE X FACTOR premieres Wednesday, Sept. 11 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, Sept. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) then airs Wednesday, Sept. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, Sept. 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT.) CR: Nino Munoz / FOX