Fox's "The X Factor" Is First-Ever TV Show To Open Up Voting To Twitter

It seems like every month there’s another indication that Twitter is moving closer and closer to the mainstream.

This week, Fox and Twitter announced that Fox’s “The X Factor” would allow viewers to cast their votes for their favorite contestants using Twitter.

Right after the November 2nd live performance episode of “The X Factor” airs, fans of the show can log on to Twitter and submit their votes.

To vote, fans must first follow @TheXFactorUSA. Then, they will be able to send a Direct Message to the account, which will count as a vote.

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