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20:59 on January 11 2010

Simon Cowell confirms he's leaving 'American Idol,' launching U.S. version of 'The X Factor'

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Cowell confirmed that his British hit music talent show "The X Factor" would premiere on the network in fall 2011. And as part of that deal, he would be exiting his judgi... more info
22:17 on January 11 2010

“The X Factor” Due Fall 2011; Simon Cowell Confirms Departure From “American Idol”

Rolling Stone — An American version of the hit British music competition show The X Factor is officially coming to Fox in the fall of 2011, and as expected American Idol’s Simon Cowell... more info
11:24 on January 12 2010

Simon Cowell quitting 'American Idol' to launch 'The X Factor' in USA

NME — 'It's time to move on,' mogul says about decision more info
00:00 on January 12 2010

Cowell to launch American X Factor

Scotsman.com — SIMON Cowell said last night he will leave American Idol to launch The X Factor in the United States. more info
13:35 on January 12 2010

What Is The X Factor?

People.com — All about Simon Cowell's new show and how it differs from American Idol more info
20:55 on January 11 2010

Simon Cowell Announces Leaving 'American Idol' For United States Version Of 'X Factor' In 2011

Starpulse — Is Simon Cowell leaving American Idol? Is he bringing his UK hit The X Factor to America? In signature dramatic fashion, Cowell made it official in front of the nation's ... more info
20:55 on January 11 2010

Simon Cowell Announces He's Leaving 'American Idol' For U. S. Version Of 'The X Factor' In 2011

Starpulse — Is Simon Cowell leaving American Idol? Is he bringing his UK hit "The X Factor" to America? In signature dramatic fashion, Cowell made it official in front of the nation'... more info
14:17 on January 12 2010

Paula Abdul To Join Simon Cowell On 'The X Factor'?

Starpulse — "I adore Paula. Whatever happens, I will be working with her in some capacity. Because I miss her." Simon Cowell hints he could be teaming up with fellow former American ... more info
19:15 on January 11 2010

The X Factor Really Happening In America!

Perez Hilton — And American Idol will never be the same! Simon Cowell has been negotiating with Fox for days about bringing his wildly popular UK show, The X Factor, to America beginnin... more info

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