The X Factor Renewed For Season 2-TVLine

Fox has more X on the brain: The network has renewed Simon Cowell’s The X Factor for a second season.


“I am absolutely thrilled with the news,” said Cowell in a statement. “I have loved making the show and I want to thank FOX, our sponsors and most importantly, the fans for supporting The X Factor.”

While not exactly the ratings powerhouse Cowell predicted it would be, X Factor has become a solid ratings performer for Fox. Per the network’s numbers crunchers, X has averaged more than 13 million viewers and “has significantly improved FOX’s year-over-year time period performance on Wednesday and Thursday nights among total viewers by +78% and +38%, respectively, and among Adults 18-49 by +37% and +41%.”

“The X Factor is a monumental success,” said Fox’s top reality exec, Mike Darnell. “It’s won every night it’s been on the air, the talent is phenomenal, the live shows are spectacular and picking it up is a complete no-brainer. Simon and his team have done an incredible job with the show, and I’m absolutely thrilled to bring back The X Factor for another fantastic season.”

This article was written by Michael Ausiello.

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