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Looks like there will be one less singing competition reality show on your screens this year, and we couldn’t be more excited to hear it. After three seasons of struggling/declining ratings, judging panel and host switch-ups, FOX has announced that its US version of ‘X-Factor’ is officially calling it quits. The news comes the same day that the shows anchor Simon Cowell announced that he would be leaving the US franchise to head back to the UK where the show started to reprise his role on that version. Before it was announced that the US version was cancelled Simon spoke on his departure:
“I’ve had a fantastic time over the last 12 years, both on The X Factor and American Idol,” said Cowell in a statement. “And apart from being lucky enough to find some amazing talent on the shows, I have always had an incredible welcome from the American public (most of the time!). Last year, for a number of reasons, I had to make a decision to return to the U.K. version of The X Factor in 2014. So for now, I’m back to the U.K. and I want to thank Fox for being an incredible partner and I also want to thank everybody who has supported my shows. America, I’ll see you soon!”
According to FOX, there have been debates as to whether the show which failed to snag the interest of the US public, would return but once Simon confirmed he was leaving it was a done deal for the network.
“To all of us at Fox, Simon is more than one of the most prolific TV personalities of our time –he’s part of our family. A consummate showman and partner, there’s no one more passionate or creative than Simon, and we feel so fortunate to have enjoyed such a wonderful, collaborative relationship with him over the past 12 years. Unfortunately, there is no X Factor without Simon Cowell, but we understand and support his decision to focus on the international formats and on the next phase of his personal life. We wish him the very best, and it’s our sincere hope that we work together again soon.”
As someone who attempted to give the show a try each season the show came across as a contrived/less than entertaining and almost comical spoof of its predecessor Idol. The only downside to this in my opinion is no more Kelly Rowland on our TV screens, but she will be just fine I’m sure!
Source: Entertainment Weekly
