August 7, 2014
Britain's 'X Factor' coming to U.S. on AXS TV channel
LOS ANGELES -- The British edition of "The X Factor" is coming to U.S. television. Music entertainment cable channel AXS TV said Wednesday it will begin airing the singing contest's 11th season on Labor Day weekend. "X Factor" creator Simon Cowell is on the judging panel, which includes ex-Spice Girl Mel B and pop singer Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, once known as Cheryl Cole...
By LYNN ELBER ~ Associated Press
LOS ANGELES -- The British edition of "The X Factor" is coming to U.S. television.
Music entertainment cable channel AXS TV said Wednesday it will begin airing the singing contest's 11th season on Labor Day weekend.
"X Factor" creator Simon Cowell is on the judging panel, which includes ex-Spice Girl Mel B and pop singer Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, once known as Cheryl Cole.
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"The X Factor" is a hit in Britain and a success internationally, with the format produced in 48 TV markets.
The U.S. version was an exception: Fox's "The X Factor" was canceled after three seasons because of disappointing ratings. Even Cowell's popularity from "American Idol" didn't help.
Britain's "X Factor" debuts Aug. 31 on AXS TV, airing at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday and after its U.K. broadcasts by a day.
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