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The X Factor tracked down the next Rihanna AND the next Justin Bieber last night. Amazing, we know!

Perhaps a bit hyperbolic on its opening night of Season 2, the Fox competition introduced the world first to Paige Thomas – who L.A. Reid compared to the "We Found Love" superstar – and then to Reed Deming, a 13-year old with shaggy hair who, of course, reminded the panel of another young sensation.

Over the top praise? Or does Deming really have that kind of career in front of him? Meet the teenager now and also be sure to take a listen to Jennel Garcia. She was our favorite contestant of the night…

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