Simon Cowell says The X Factor will ‘more likely than not’ return in 2024
2 years, 5 months ago

Simon Cowell says The X Factor will ‘more likely than not’ return in 2024

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The record executive, best known for judging The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, said he is often asked when the talent contest will return and will only bring it back if he could “go back to where the show started”. “I would also bring back the managers and the people instead of having artists judge the talent because I don’t think that’s great.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free The return of The X Factor could raise eyebrows with the original series being criticised for being “exploitative” and “cruel”, and former contestants Jedward, Cher Lloyd and Rebecca Ferguson all speaking out against their alleged mistreatment on and after the show. One Direction members Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles and Niall Horan first found fame as X Factor contestants But, despite wanting The X Factor to return, there is also a possibility Cowell “won’t appear on screen again”, he said.

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Cheryl explains why she ‘doesn’t think the public wants’ X Factor to return
2 years, 2 months ago

Cheryl explains why she ‘doesn’t think the public wants’ X Factor to return

The Independent  

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Simon Cowell reveals how he wants to improve The X Factor: ‘It was a bit of a machine’
2 years, 3 months ago

Simon Cowell reveals how he wants to improve The X Factor: ‘It was a bit of a machine’

The Independent  

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X Factor exposed? New TV documentary investigates off-screen bullying claims
2 years, 7 months ago

X Factor exposed? New TV documentary investigates off-screen bullying claims

Daily Mail  

Devastating allegations about ITV’s long-running series The X Factor are to be aired in a forthcoming television exposé. The Mail on Sunday has learnt that two well-known production companies are working on the potentially damning programme, which is set to include claims of bullying, exploitation and harassment that former contestants say took place when the cameras were not rolling during …

'I'm so excited about it!' Sinitta reveals Simon Cowell HAS contacted her about X Factor reboot
2 years, 8 months ago

'I'm so excited about it!' Sinitta reveals Simon Cowell HAS contacted her about X Factor reboot

Daily Mail  

Sinitta has revealed Simon Cowell has contacted her about The X Factor reboot, after it was reported he was planning to revive the series in 2023. Sinitta has revealed Simon Cowell HAS contacted her about The X Factor reboot and hinted the 'reinvented' show could return WITHOUT judges or channel 'He was kind of like, "We'll talk next week," so …

Will Young says it’s ‘a good thing’ The X Factor is not returning: ‘It needs to do some soul-searching’
3 years, 7 months ago

Will Young says it’s ‘a good thing’ The X Factor is not returning: ‘It needs to do some soul-searching’

The Independent  

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The X Factor: Fans share memories of ‘legendary’ contestants through the years as show ‘axed’
3 years, 8 months ago

The X Factor: Fans share memories of ‘legendary’ contestants through the years as show ‘axed’

The Independent  

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Simon Cowell drops out of X Factor Israel jury duty, network's spokesperson confirms
3 years, 10 months ago

Simon Cowell drops out of X Factor Israel jury duty, network's spokesperson confirms

Firstpost  

Israeli broadcasting network Reshet’s representative said Cowell’s staff had earlier “reached out with legitimate concerns over his participation in the show” after the recent violence in the Gaza strip. Record producer and television personality Simon Cowell has cancelled his scheduled appearance as a judge on the upcoming season of The X Factor Israel. Further, Reshet has not commented whether Cowell …

Cheryl 'is tipped to RETURN to her judging role on The X Factor in 2022'
4 years, 1 month ago

Cheryl 'is tipped to RETURN to her judging role on The X Factor in 2022'

Daily Mail  

Cheryl has reportedly been tipped for a return to The X Factor when the show returns to screens in 2022. Cheryl has reportedly been tipped for a return to The X Factor when the show returns to screens in 2022 'He brought her back on TV with The Greatest Dancer and could do the same with the new series of …

The rise and fall of The X Factor: Why it’s time to put Simon Cowell’s ‘televised karaoke’ out to pasture
5 years, 3 months ago

The rise and fall of The X Factor: Why it’s time to put Simon Cowell’s ‘televised karaoke’ out to pasture

The Independent  

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The X Factor: Celebrity line-up – meet the full cast of famous contestants
5 years, 5 months ago

The X Factor: Celebrity line-up – meet the full cast of famous contestants

The Independent  

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Get ready for The X Factor... But not as we know it
5 years, 5 months ago

Get ready for The X Factor... But not as we know it

Daily Mail  

Every judge on a TV talent show is looking for that Susan Boyle moment, the one where the performance on stage is so unexpected that jaws drop to the floor. It got everyone’s attention!’ Nicole reunites with Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh for The X Factor Celebrity Nicole, pictured, revealed the contestants who captured her attention are rugby players Thom …

The X Factor Celebrity EXCLUSIVE: Simon Cowell takes a BIG risk in the FIRST full-length trailer
5 years, 5 months ago

The X Factor Celebrity EXCLUSIVE: Simon Cowell takes a BIG risk in the FIRST full-length trailer

Daily Mail  

The X Factor Celebrity edition now has an air date - and a full-length trailer. Big news: The X Factor Celebrity edition now has an air date - and a full-length trailer The likes of Megan McKenna, Ricki Lake, Jenny Ryan and Hayley Hasselhoff take to the stage in the preview clips to battle it out for a record deal …

The X Factor: Paula Abdul 'will return to as a judge on All Star series'
5 years, 6 months ago

The X Factor: Paula Abdul 'will return to as a judge on All Star series'

Daily Mail  

Paula Abdul is reportedly set to return to The X Factor as a judge on the upcoming All Star series. Show boss Simon Cowell is said to have given the 56-year-old choreographer a 'lucrative deal' to join him and Louis Walsh on the panel for The X Factor: All Stars because he thinks his 'great on-screen chemistry'. Welcome return: Paula …

Louis Walsh 'has no hard feelings' about being sacked from The X Factor TWICE by Simon Cowell
5 years, 8 months ago

Louis Walsh 'has no hard feelings' about being sacked from The X Factor TWICE by Simon Cowell

Daily Mail  

Louis Walsh has insisted that he 'loves' Simon Cowell, despite being fired from The X Factor by him twice. Returning X Factor judge Louis has confirmed that former champions Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke and Shayne Ward will return for the All Stars incarnation of the talent show this year 13 years later: Leona won the show in 2006 and has …

Simon Cowell reveals he is in talks with Netflix and and Amazon over lucrative deal for his shows
6 years, 1 month ago

Simon Cowell reveals he is in talks with Netflix and and Amazon over lucrative deal for his shows

Daily Mail  

Simon Cowell has stunned ITV bosses by revealing he is in talks with Netflix and Amazon to secure his shows Simon Cowell has stunned ITV bosses by revealing he is in talks with Netflix and Amazon over a lucrative new deal to screen his shows. One said: ‘We hope he will be signing a new deal with ITV for the …

X Factor: Simon Cowell confirms the show has been RENEWED until 2022
6 years, 4 months ago

X Factor: Simon Cowell confirms the show has been RENEWED until 2022

Daily Mail  

Simon Cowell has confirmed The X Factor has been renewed until 2022, despite this series reaching a record low in ratings. Back soon: Simon Cowell has confirmed The X Factor has been renewed until 2022, despite this series reaching a record low in ratings Speaking about The X Factor's future Simon said: 'We've just been offered an extension on both …

X Factor: A peek at the contestants' new £8million London digs
6 years, 5 months ago

X Factor: A peek at the contestants' new £8million London digs

Daily Mail  

The X Factor finalists were selected at the weekend, ahead of Saturday's first live show. While Louis Tomlinson, Simon Cowell, Ayda Field and Robbie Williams' new recruits are brushing up their vocal chords for the first of the long-awaited live shows, which kick off on Saturday, they are also preparing to move into a lavish new home for the midst …

X Factor: Show branded 'unfair' as Simon Cowell gives hopeful Brendan Murray FOUR chances
6 years, 6 months ago

X Factor: Show branded 'unfair' as Simon Cowell gives hopeful Brendan Murray FOUR chances

Daily Mail  

The X Factor is known for its judges' harsh critiques and for being unforgiving towards hopeful singers when an audition goes wrong. Simon Cowell irked fans of X Factor on Sunday night's episode when he allowed wannabe pop star Brendan Murray multiple chances to rectify his questionable audition Robbie Williams said: 'You've got an impossibly perfect pop voice, I think …

New X Factor judges for 2018 revealed
6 years, 8 months ago

New X Factor judges for 2018 revealed

The Independent  

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X Factor: Cheryl's return confirmed by Dermot O'Leary
7 years, 2 months ago

X Factor: Cheryl's return confirmed by Dermot O'Leary

Daily Mail  

For months there has been speculation as to whether Cheryl will return to The X Factor in 2018. The 34-year-old singer briefly appeared on the ITV singing competition last year when she helped Simon Cowell pick his acts during the Judges' Houses stage. Cameo: The 34-year-old singer briefly appeared on the ITV singing competition last year when she helped Simon …

Nicole Scherzinger slams Simon Cowell over X Factor return
7 years, 2 months ago

Nicole Scherzinger slams Simon Cowell over X Factor return

Daily Mail  

The future of this year's X Factor judging panel is still shrouded in mystery. And Nicole Scherzinger revealed that nobody finds Simon Cowell's silence more peeving than the potential judging line-up as she labelled the show creator 'so f***ing last minute'. Scroll down for video Nicole Scherzinger revealed that nobody finds Simon Cowell's silence more peeving than the potential judging …

Simon Cowell will not be on tonight's live X Factor
7 years, 5 months ago

Simon Cowell will not be on tonight's live X Factor

Daily Mail  

Simon Cowell will miss the first X Factor live show after falling down the stairs and getting a concussion - sparking 'panic' among contestants. The X-Factor star, 58, was taken away from his London mansion by ambulance Mr Cowell, who is due on live TV tomorrow night, may have slipped or fainted before clattering down the stairs A source close …

X Factor fans can't contain excitement for Cheryl's return
7 years, 5 months ago

X Factor fans can't contain excitement for Cheryl's return

Daily Mail  

She is set to return to The X Factor next weekend, after two years away from the panel. Scroll down for video Here she comes: Fans were left even more excited about Cheryl's upcoming X Factor appearance on Sunday, after a teaser clip of her arriving at the Judges Houses round aired In the clip, the acts who successfully made …

Cheryl 'severs all ties with The X Factor'
7 years, 7 months ago

Cheryl 'severs all ties with The X Factor'

Daily Mail  

She enjoyed a lengthy association with The X Factor brand, but Cheryl is thought to have severed ties with the hugely popular talent show by closing the company responsible for handling her fee. Back in 2008, the singer admitted lying about her actual age, revealing she was turning 30 when the band's website listed her age as 28 Candid: Continuing …

Nicole Scherzinger reunites with the X Factor judges
7 years, 9 months ago

Nicole Scherzinger reunites with the X Factor judges

Daily Mail  

She missed out on the first day of Manchester auditions, due to a prior engagement. Looking bold in a camouflage jacket and impossibly tight jeans, the brunette reunited with Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne at the Emirates Stadium, Old Trafford. Scroll down for video The one they were waiting for: Nicole Scherzinger followed Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell and …

The X Factor and BGT confirmed to continue 'into 2017 and beyond'
8 years ago

The X Factor and BGT confirmed to continue 'into 2017 and beyond'

The Independent  

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X Factor fans threaten to boycott the show because Honey G got through to the live finals
8 years, 5 months ago

X Factor fans threaten to boycott the show because Honey G got through to the live finals

The Independent  

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The X Factor 2016 judging panel confirmed: Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh join Simon Cowell for new series
8 years, 10 months ago

The X Factor 2016 judging panel confirmed: Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh join Simon Cowell for new series

The Independent  

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Dermot O'Leary tells Simon Cowell to give X Factor a break
9 years, 2 months ago

Dermot O'Leary tells Simon Cowell to give X Factor a break

The Independent  

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Rylan Clark denies he has been approached by Simon Cowell the X Factor
9 years, 3 months ago

Rylan Clark denies he has been approached by Simon Cowell the X Factor

Daily Mail  

They've been hotly tipped to present the next series of The X Factor. But despite reports claiming that Rylan Clark and Emma Willis will replace Caroline Flack and Olly Murs when the singing competition returns next year, the This Morning host admitted 'it was the first he'd heard' about the gig when appearing on the daytime television show on Friday. …

X Factor is fixed, viewers claim after supposedly hearing Simon Cowell tell judges save Che Chesterman
9 years, 4 months ago

X Factor is fixed, viewers claim after supposedly hearing Simon Cowell tell judges save Che Chesterman

The Independent  

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The X Factor 2015 judges' houses that YOU can stay in
9 years, 5 months ago

The X Factor 2015 judges' houses that YOU can stay in

Daily Mail  

The X Factor live shows are nearly upon on us, which means one last stop for the hopefuls – a glamorous experience at the Judges Houses. Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Villa Elda, Italy Decision time: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini was joined in Rome by London chart-topper Jess Glynne She stayed at the elegant Villa Elda which boasts two decorated living areas, a sumptuous …

Simon Cowell fuels rumours of Louis Walsh's X Factor return
9 years, 6 months ago

Simon Cowell fuels rumours of Louis Walsh's X Factor return

Daily Mail  

Simon Cowell fuelled rumours of Louis Walsh's return to as he paid a visit to the BRIT School on Tuesday night. Scroll down for video 'I wouldn't rule out anything': Simon Cowell fuelled rumours of Louis Walsh's return to The X Factor as he paid a visit to the BRIT School on Tuesday night But quick to add more mystery …

Simon Cowell hails new X Factor judges Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora
9 years, 7 months ago

Simon Cowell hails new X Factor judges Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora

Daily Mail  

He's notoriously tough to win over but the new judges have made light work of it. As The X Factor returned for a new series on Saturday evening, Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora proved they were the perfect additions to the panel, even by Simon Cowell's standards. Scroll down for video The dream team: Simon Cowell hailed his new X …

Simon Cowell arrives at X Factor auditions after dedicating series to Julie Cowell
9 years, 8 months ago

Simon Cowell arrives at X Factor auditions after dedicating series to Julie Cowell

Daily Mail  

Simon Cowell is throwing himself into work just days after the death of his beloved mother. Brave: Simon received a standing ovation from crowds at the Manchester opening audition of The X Factor on Wednesday as he returned to work three days after mother Julie's death Sad news: Simon's mother Julie passed away on Sunday at the age of 89 …

X Factor's Simon Cowell announces shock instant elimination
10 years, 5 months ago

X Factor's Simon Cowell announces shock instant elimination

Daily Mail  

Last Sunday's shaky X Factor sing-off between Jake Quickenden and Only The Young led to Simon Cowell calling a crisis meeting in which he revealed a shocking new twist for the remaining contests on the show. Scroll down for video Shock elimination: Simon Cowell reportedly revealed the remaining X Factor contestants that the act with the lowest number of votes …

Simon Cowell announces plans to shake-up rules on The X Factor
11 years, 3 months ago

Simon Cowell announces plans to shake-up rules on The X Factor

The Independent  

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X Factor and Britain's Got Talent renewed until 2016
11 years, 4 months ago

X Factor and Britain's Got Talent renewed until 2016

The Independent  

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X Factor musical I Can't Sing has a go at Simon Cowell
11 years, 6 months ago

X Factor musical I Can't Sing has a go at Simon Cowell

The Independent  

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Simon Cowell plans hands-on return to 'my baby' X Factor
12 years ago

Simon Cowell plans hands-on return to 'my baby' X Factor

The Independent  

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Simon Cowell 'to sack Tulisa' as X Factor judge
12 years, 1 month ago

Simon Cowell 'to sack Tulisa' as X Factor judge

The Independent  

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Simon Cowell returns to judge Britain's Got Talent
12 years, 3 months ago

Simon Cowell returns to judge Britain's Got Talent

The Independent  

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‘The X Factor’ gets a third season
12 years, 5 months ago

‘The X Factor’ gets a third season

LA Times  

Fox announced Monday that it will be bringing back “The X Factor” for a third season. Despite the hype of its new faces, the Season 2 premiere averaged 8.5 million viewers, down more than 3 million from last year’s premiere. “I couldn’t be happier about THE X FACTOR already being renewed for another season,” the ever-confident Simon Cowell said in …

Simon Cowell: The missing X Factor
13 years, 3 months ago

Simon Cowell: The missing X Factor

The Independent  

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Ex-'X Factor' Singer Says Deal Cut For His Exit
13 years, 5 months ago

Ex-'X Factor' Singer Says Deal Cut For His Exit

India TV News  

Los Angeles, Nov 2: Former “The X Factor” contestant Dexter Haygood said he wasn't pushed off Fox's new singing contest. According to Haygood, 49, who was part of mentor-judge Nicole Scherzinger's group of age 30-plus contestants, he told Scherzinger two days before last Wednesday's live performance show that he was dissatisfied with “X Factor.” “I wanted to leave the show …

Cowell Talks Voting By Social Media On 'X Factor'
13 years, 5 months ago

Cowell Talks Voting By Social Media On 'X Factor'

India TV News  

New York, Oct 25: Simon Cowell doesn't use Twitter but he wants “X Factor” fans to use the site to vote for their favorite contestants. The Fox show announced Tuesday that beginning Nov. 2, fans can cast a ballot by sending a direct message over Twitter to the official “X Factor” account. “Sites like Twitter and Facebook give a much …

Cheryl Cole loses ‘X Factor’ judge job to Nicole Scherzinger
13 years, 9 months ago

Cheryl Cole loses ‘X Factor’ judge job to Nicole Scherzinger

LA Times  

Simon Cowell: feckless boss or PR genius? Word landed early Monday that after weeks of rumors, British pop singer Cheryl Cole was officially out as a judge on “The X Factor,” Cowell’s new singing contest that premieres on Fox this fall. “Fox, Fremantle North America and Syco TV today confirm Nicole Scherzinger will be replacing Cheryl Cole on the judging …

X Factor USA: 'Simon Cowells lines Cheryl Cole up as judge and Nicole Scherzinger as host'
14 years ago

X Factor USA: 'Simon Cowells lines Cheryl Cole up as judge and Nicole Scherzinger as host'

Daily Mail  

It's a yes from me! 'Simon Cowell secures judging role for Cheryl Cole on X Factor U.S.A and lines Nicole Scherzinger up as host' TV executives were said to have ruled her out from the line-up of the U.S. version of the X Factor because of her strong Geordie accent and lack of profile in America. But today reports have …

Simon Cowell demands more money to continue X Factor
15 years, 3 months ago

Simon Cowell demands more money to continue X Factor

The Independent  

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