Simon Cowell to Bring X Factor to the U.S.?
Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell's new deal with Fox could bring Britain's The X Factor to American TV.
Cowell, who is in the final year of his current American Idol contract, has been open about wanting to bring his British hit stateside, according to The Hollywood Reporter. His existing contract would not allow it.
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If a new contract is agreed upon, Cowell could executive-produce X Factor for Fox and also be locked in to Idol through the 2011-12 season. Cowell is reportedly expected to earn $50 million a season on Idol, as well as another $50 million for each cycle of X Factor. It's unclear if Cowell would be a judge on the new show.
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The X Factor is a music talent competition similar to Idol. The British version of the show discovered singer Leona Lewis.
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