This year’s X Factor has been plagued by plummeting viewing figures, combined with reports of the results show being fixed after host Olly Murs accidentally revealed who was leaving before being handed the infamous golden envelope.
But after 11 years of the show, Simon Cowell – who returned to the UK version last year after a three-year hiatus – isn’t ready to throw in the towel and is set to return in 2016.
He says: “Of course fans can expect me back on the British X Factor next year – I enjoyed this year more than I have for a long time. It was a bit of a wake-up call when the first week’s viewing figures came in – it gave me a jolt. I wouldn’t worry about the future of X Factor. We are going to be fine, if we’re still sitting here in 10 years’ time then we will have a very large celebration.”
Read the full chat in this week’s Closer – out now!