For well over 12 months now there have been rumours that Simon Cowell wants to take the hugely successful X Factor format to America, but he’s been unable to due to his contract with American Idol.

But Simon confirmed for the first time today that he will be quitting his American Idol duties when the season ends in May 2010, which will lead the way for The X Factor to broadcast on a rival network. The move comes amidst growing speculation that the music mogul’s future on the show was uncertain. And his brother Tony Cowell didn’t make things any easier when he ...read more