X factor who is coming back

Girl group Real Like You ended up winning. Although some fans seemed to enjoy the new style , the show ultimately fell in the ratings. While the first episode drew 2. If Cowell put the ego aside and realised that a break for a few years would do it the world of good, then this XFactorTheBand might be a hit then.

Even the girl group Little Mix, who won the competition in , has thrown shade at the show. The UK version of The X Factor may seem like it will never end, but the American format was canceled after just three seasons. Memorably, Cheryl Cole was fired from the judging panel after only a few episodes in The show ended in , having most notably produced the girl group Fifth Harmony. Simon has said it was his decision to end the show, explaining that Fox actually wanted to keep it going for another season.

He has plenty of other projects to fall back on, including both Got Talent shows he judges. Why not focus on those instead? The X Factor created some huge stars over the years, and 15 seasons is no short run. Simon is also reportedly working on a completely new show, called 50 States to Stardom , which will look for talent across the United States.

Jill spends her free time binge-watching sitcoms and daydreaming about life as a hobbit. Edit Story. Jul 29, , pm EDT. I cover film, TV and entertainment through the lens of a producer. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn. The twist in the series sees the top two performers from each episode decide whether to settle for a cash prize and walk away or physically 'Walk The Line' and risk it all to stay in the competition.

The X Factor last aired in its original format in If they choose to stay, they'll progress to the next show and go up against a new set of performers. The cash-out prize grows every night, meaning the risk of staying in the competition increases. We can't wait to watch! Back in August, it was revealed that The X Factor had been shelved after 17 years following steadily declining viewing figures.

The show, which launched the careers of the likes of Leona Lewis , One Direction and Little Mix , launched in and last aired in its original format in What to Watch. David Hollingsworth.

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