Simon Cowell Has Visions of Annie in X Factor Promo

An amusing two-and-a-half-minute promo for the forthcoming reality competition The X Factor has been released, with the Broadway musical Annie used as a recurring motif. The spot begins with a child actress giving a not-great interpretation of the show's ubiquitous theme song “Tomorrow,” and Simon sweetly declares, “I love your spirit.” Speaking directly into the camera, Cowell explains, “My attitude this year: helping others make a better tomorrow.” That’s a joke, of course, and the real Simon emerges after a nightmare in which all kinds of contestants are seen warbling “Tomorrow.” Click on for a peek at Simon alongside fellow X Factor judges Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and L.A. Reid.