"I am pissed off about it. I think it's mean-spirited and I hope and I pray that it backfires on [The Voice] because this is one of the best shows we've ever made."

-- "X Factor's" Simon Cowell, talking with reporters about "The Voice." The NBC show added a third night to its season premiere, which will directly conflict with the premiere of the new season of the "X Factor" featuring new judge Britney Spears.