X Factor UK cancelled after 15 years, to be replaced with All-Stars format

[Supersonic 49,376]

X FACTOR as we know it is being axed and replaced by a celebrity version in a bid to boost viewing figures. 

Simon Cowell has pulled the plug on the traditional format of the reality show after 15 years.

Public auditions have been scrapped and a host of famous faces will be drafted in to "rejuvenate" the programme as boss Simon tries to make the format relevant again.

The decision comes after ratings nosedived last year and viewers switched off in their droves.

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/x-factor/759568/x-factor-itv-simon-cowell-robbie-williams-reality-show-saturday-nights

[Thomas P 18,479]

So celebs competing? That actually sounds intriguing 

[Economy 51,714]

So celebrities will compete with eachother like dancing with the Stars?

 

While it's cool in a way we all know ppls votes will be influenced by fans. That's the issue with celebrity competitions where the public can vote

[BibleThisWay 4,370]

Thank god, it's been a cringefest for god knows how long

[Andreu 37,216]

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[Didymus 34,380]

5 minutes ago, Thomas P said:

So celebs competing? That actually sounds intriguing 

I think it’s like the US Champions season, so old contestants and winners, not celebrities  An All-Stars season like the article says.

Edit: Actually the article mentions an All-Star section ánd a celeb section. Weird.

[Bat 6,162]

I always wonder who still watch those shows lol.

[Rifek 51,753]

Can't wait to watch actress Lady Gaga covering Ally Maine's WW hit single "Shallow" again  

I bet she can nail the cover like she did with her own rendition on the Grammys 

[Didymus 34,380]

Oh wait the article says it will be a mixture of old contestants and winners ánd British celebs, possibly in different show sections.

[Gam 19,695]

Quite sad actually, grew up watching it but it was definitely declining for a while now 

[Epione 10,896]

These shows are a relic from the last decade. It’s time to think of something new. Good riddance. 

[Supersonic 49,376]

35 minutes ago, Economy said:

So celebrities will compete with eachother like dancing with the Stars?

 

While it's cool in a way we all know ppls votes will be influenced by fans. That's the issue with celebrity competitions where the public can vote

I think they're implying that they want past X-Factor alumna on the show, similar to how America's Next Topmodel & RuPaul's Drag Race do All-Stars seasons with previous contestants. Like "people who deserved to win but didn't".

[Luke78619 23,495]

So it’s gonna be a show where past winners and C-List celebs compete  sounds great 

[Economy 51,714]

Just now, Supersonic said:

I think they're implying that they want past X-Factor alumna on the show, similar to how America's Next Topmodel & RuPaul's Drag Race do All-Stars seasons with previous contestants. Like "people who deserved to win but didn't".

Ah ok that's cool

[dynamite 63,908]

A change is like... 10 years overdue