[Callum]

I think the judges will be Simon, Paula, Cheryl and someone else. Maybe Perez Hilton? He said he had a big announcement to make today.

[M X]

I think X Factor UK will be moved to January.

[xDramatick]

Originally Posted by MichaelSpears

I think X Factor UK will be moved to January.

I'd prefer that, 'cos then the winner's album will be out early the following year and gives them time to prove themselves over the year.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Callum

I think the judges will be Simon, Paula, Cheryl and someone else. Maybe Perez Hilton? He said he had a big announcement to make today.

I doubt the judges have been decided yet, it's only just been announced. We'll probably start hearing rumours in a few weeks though when Simon's company start contacting potential judges and hosts and such.

[MarkWaldorf]

Simon said we'll know the judges 'very soon' and ITV have confirmed the USA one won't affect this years or next years X Factor.

[Tom]

I dont think American Idol will be on ITV2 for much longer, ITV are obviously going to opt for the better known UK brand and from 2012 I think we'll be seeing X Factor USA on ITV2 (but on a 3 month delay). I can't see them screening theirs and ours at the same time

[Tom]

Originally Posted by Brekkie

No chance at all Pop Idol would return - don't know where you get that idea from. Even if ITV lost The X Factor I think we'd see a "brand new" take on the same idea (probably produced by Cowell but not starring him) rather than Idol return.

If a Cowell-less singing show can exist along side X Factor then a UK company might think its worth giving a shot. It won't even reach half the heights X Factor has but it could be a bit successful.

IIRC there was a lot of talk a few years ago about Five or Sky taking the format. Sky would do it very well I think, they're currently doing really well with Got To Dance and a lot better than the BBC attempt at a dance show.