X Factor USA renewed by Fox

X Factor USA will return to Fox for a third season, it has been confirmed.


Judge Simon Cowell broke the news via his Twitter account today (Monday 22nd).
He tweeted: “I wanted you guys to be the first to know that FOX have confirmed that @TheXFactorUSA will be back next year for it’s third season.”
The news was later confirmed by Fox in a statement from the network’s president of alternative entertainment Mike Darnell.

Darnell said: “This season, Simon [Cowell] and the producers of The X Factor took an already strong show and made it absolutely fantastic.
“The format changes are working, the contestants are unbelievably talented, and Britney and Demi – alongside Simon and LA [Reid] – have brought an incredibly fun new chemistry to the judges’ panel that our fans really love.
“We feel great about the show and I’m thrilled to bring it back next year for season three.”

Cowell added in a statement: “I couldn’t be happier about The X Factor already being renewed for another season.
“Our main commitment will always be to find great talent, and let’s not forget, we are now days away from our first live shows. The gloves are off! Expect fireworks!”
The X Factor USA continues on Tuesday at 9.30/8.30c.