Fox Re-Sign X Factor USA
Producers of The X Factor USA have a reason to celebrate today, after news came through that Fox have commissioned a second season of the singing contest series.
Show boss and judge Simon Cowell brought his X Factor format to the USA this year after leaving his judging roles on The X Factor in the UK and on fellow Fox singing series American Idol. While the new series has had some difficulties in finding panel members, below expected (but still high) ratings, episodes being delayed due to baseball, and comparisions with the Idol franchise, and it was a fairly likely outcome to see the show renewed for another year.
Cowell said of the renewal news: “I am absolutely thrilled with the news. I have loved making the show and I want to thank Fox, our sponsors and, most importantly, the fans for supporting The X Factor.”
Mike Darnell, Fox’s president of alternative entertainment, added the network’s thoughts on commissioning the second season, stating: “The X Factor is a monumental success. It’s won every night it’s been on the air, the talent is phenomenal, the live shows are spectacular and picking it up is a complete no-brainer. Simon and his team have done an incredible job with the show, and I’m absolutely thrilled to bring back The X Factor for another fantastic season.”
The first season of the reality show is currently in its ‘live show’ stage, where judges Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, and LA Reid mentor their chosen acts throughout the remainder of the competition. 12 hopefuls currently remain, though tonight’s episode will see presenter Steve Jones reveal the 2 acts with the fewest public votes, who will then have a ‘sing-off’ to remain in the contest.
While the show might not be the runaway success that Simon Cowell had hoped it would be (ratings-wise at least), will the programme keep a steady level of popularity going into its second year?
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