X Factor USA Recap 10/13: First 16 Get To Shine Tonight

X Factor USA had the first “Judges Homes” episode tonight in a delayed broadcast because of the ALCS Baseball game. Episode 2 of “Judges Homes” will be on Sunday October 16 now. We got to see the first 16 of the 32 contestants and groups and there was some great talent tonight. First, Simon Cowell met his group, “The Girls”, in Paris, France without a celebrity guest mentor. Mariah Carey was scheduled but weather delays kept her from the show. It didn’t phase the girls though as Simone Battle launched into a rendition of “Help” that was remarkable. Simon actually…