The ‘X Factor’ has reportedly been “axed” in its current form and will be making way for a new celebrity version of the show.
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The ITV show’s boss Simon Cowell and the producers are reportedly planning to revamp the programme and are replacing it with a celebrity version after dwindling ratings over the past few years.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper:
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“The decision has been made to drop X Factor in its current form. It has been 100% axed. The show is done. It’s being replaced by a show that’ll only be for celebrities.
Members of the public won’t get to take part. So viewers won’t see new talent being discovered anymore. It’s the end of an era.”
The new format – which is still being discussed – has been described as “Strictly Come Dancing with singers”.
Another insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper:
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“Imagine Strictly but with singers. That’s the plan being talked about at present. There is no doubt the X Factor format needs freshening up – this is it.
