just saw this on yahoo

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20100912/...n-ea4616c.html

That's a shame if true.

I don't think I'd like the shift in time, I always associate X Factor with the end of the year/week before Christmas, and I like that it's near that time of year.

I suppose this opens up the Christmas No.1 contest again though

True, that's definately one positive.

Where will BGT move to?

Autumn. It'll be longer and most likely to end with a world talent competition.

i wouldnt believe anything amanda says just cos she might have heard simon's plans....dont think he'd be that stupid?

I understood from Simon's interview which aired on the Steve Wright show a couple of days ago, that he wasn't giving up on X-Factor, but the next series might not start until early 2012, rather than summer 2011.

He also said he was trying to get Christmas moved as well so that he could still have a go at the Christmas number one - but I am fairly sure that bit was tongue in cheek (although you never know for sure with Simon Cowell!)

The Steve Wright interview from September 10 is up on the tube. He talks about it there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6qGH50U_gU

Quick! Someone go dig up Cliff Richard and tell him!

Amanda just posted this on twitter

To clear up any confusion. BGT will prob go into X factor slot next year. I HAVE been asked to do it BUT we need to sort my Shrek schedule! 2 minutes ago via web Retweeted by 4 people

Amanda's getting it from Rooney too?

But in the US they already have American Idol and XF is basically the same thing. Why would Simon need to devote any more time to it over there than he already does?

well if they are replacing it with britains got talent then i think that will be quite good, but they are going to need some new judges and good ones at that young stars, big names and they need the revamp the show abit too because i dont think it will work with the semi finals being all in one week because it will either start too late in the year or end too early.

don't forget geldoff. he's probably rubbing his hands in glee!

I think this would make an excellent Christmas #1

http://tiny.cc/m0oeg



Better than that X Factor Rubbish

Did this story ever get verified from another source, or is it just a rumour at this stage? I mean, Amanda Holden isn't actually involved in X Factor, so she might have jumped to the wrong conclusion or been misquoted or whatever.

LOL!!!

I laugh at the idea that Amanda Holden has "inside knowledge" of anything.

i personally think it would be great for x factor to take a year off, they are running out of talent lets face it!

I thought Simon said that money had been made available by ITV to improve the show, in which case it would go ahead.