Reports: The X Factor to stay on ITV until at least 2019, Cowell to take pay cut!

InMyArms

19-05-2016

Quote:
“It would secure both The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent until the end of 2019 at the very least.

According to the Daily Mirror, Simon is expected to see his £25 million fee over three years reduced with official confirmation of the new deal expected to be announced in the coming weeks.”

http://www.tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv...-air-2020.html

Must say i'm surprised ITV would be willing to give X Factor a green light for 3 more years - Britain's Got Talent, yes, it's still pulling in the numbers. But last year's X Factor was very tired.

JohnStannard

19-05-2016

yeah that was said a couple of months ago its old news

Patti-Ann

19-05-2016

£25 million over three years

What does he do to merit over £8 million per series - you can hardly call it 'work'...

Dan R

19-05-2016

delete

InMyArms

19-05-2016

Originally Posted by Patti-Ann:
“£25 million over three years

What does he do to merit over £8 million per series - you can hardly call it 'work'...”

lol, to be fair to Simon (who I do not like) this deal includes both BGT and XF, so it is £4m per series credited as a judge, producer and creator. These shows have made huge profits, and his pay reflects that.

Mandark

25-05-2016

Originally Posted by Patti-Ann:
“£25 million over three years

What does he do to merit over £8 million per series - you can hardly call it 'work'...”

He probably does a lot behind the scenes but yes it's ridiculous that he gets paid millions for it regardless of profit.

secret love

25-05-2016

I will definitely NOT be watching if the evil Sharon Osborne is back on judging panel!!!!!!!!!