Simon Cowell's game show will return with a revamped format that could see players winning up to £3.5m

The legendary performer says The X Factor is about "PR spin" rather than talent

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

Discover the most played tracks, the most frequent castaways - and memorable luxuries

Will people really tune in to see people watching the wheels of steel go round?

"DJs are the new rock stars" says Simon Cowell as he announces new X Factor-style star search

Meanwhile, reality tycoon has designs on Gareth Malone and Dawn French

Talent show maestro admits being "too cocky" in 2011 and vows to outgun the BBC

Members of the video-sharing site will be able to upload routines and judge their fellow users