“The X Factor” Due Fall 2011; Simon Cowell Confirms Departure From “American Idol”
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 will also serve as the new show’s judge and executive producer in its debut season. But the news is bittersweet for Idol fans: Cowell will [...]
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
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
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
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
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
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