The X Factor final was the UK's most watched show of 2010, viewing figures have suggested.
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The X Factor averaged 9.6 million viewers, while its average last week was 10.1 million, beating Strictly.
For the first time in the X Factor's nine-year history, the live finals were staged outside London.
The X Factor, he says, is a "karaoke colosseum" which is actually an advert "for one record label".
Antiques Roadshow and The X Factor are at two ends of the spectrum - hence you get massive audiences.
He also said it had become similar to The X Factor with its use of dancers and stage presentation.
"I couldn't be happier about 'The X Factor' already being renewed for another season, " said Cowell in a statement.
Over on Fox, more good news for "The X Factor" (9.9 million, 3.4).
"I am so excited to return as a judge and mentor on 'The X Factor, '" added Lovato in a statement.
Recently, the X Factor faced complaints about performances by Christina Agueilera and Rihanna, but the regulator Ofcom did not uphold them.
Music mogul Simon Fuller has settled a copyright battle with TV network Fox over the US version of The X Factor.
Mr. Cowell, who produces and acts as a judge on "The X Factor, " blasted that move, calling it a "spoiling" tactic.
The new X headphones will be showcased at the star-studded premiere event of THE X FACTOR in Los Angeles on September 11.
Most importantly, I have to personally thank our amazing fans for the support and enthusiasm they have given to THE X FACTOR.
This has already been done for the X Factor winner James Arthur's single, the proceeds of which are also going to charity.
So he created his own show, The X Factor in the U.K. Fuller sued saying the show was too similar to Pop Idol.
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Among these were high-profile shows such as The X Factor, Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, New You've Been Framed and Coronation Street.
Episodes of Strictly Come Dancing and The X Factor helped make Sunday's TV audience the biggest Sunday night audience for nearly 20 years.
The X Factor launched in the US in the fall of 2011 on Fox, immediately becoming the No 1 unscripted show of the season.
She was last seen on British TV when she joined Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa on the X Factor judging panel last year.
Come fall 2011, Cowell will return to the Fox lineup with a U.S. version of his popular British music talent show, The X Factor.
The case followed a dispute between Fuller and Simon Cowell in 2004 over similarities between Fuller's American Idol and Cowell's UK show, The X Factor.
The hour-long Jonathan Ross Show began at 21:45 BST, following ratings winner The X Factor and the results show of Simon Cowell's Red or Black?
"We are not going to be able to make Downton Abbey or the X Factor, but we will produce good quality local programming, " she says.
Janine revealed all while talking to BBC Berkshire's Andrew Peach the day after Danyl crashed out of the X Factor, failing to reach the final.
The X Factor also gave Fox victory in the November sweep among adults aged 18 to 49 for only the second time in the network's history.
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