Simon Cowell's American spin-off has seen improved ratings since the new judges joined the panel

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Media mogul says NBC don't want their viewers to see Britney Spears on Fox "because they've heard how good the series is"

Tight-lipped mogul also rules out Mariah Carey for series two of American talent show

Paula Abdul also looks likely to go as Simon Cowell swings the axe

The talent show sees biggest year-on-year increase for a TV programme, followed by The Apprentice

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The X Factor USA judge is finally on Twitter - and already arguing with fellow celebrities

The American version of Simon Cowell's talent show is recommissioned halfway through its first run

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Just 640,000 sing along with Glee’s season three premiere

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Stateside previews back Cheryl over replacement Nicole and dub host Steve Jones “irrelevant”

"I took the view along with a few other people that she would have been more comfortable back in the UK”