Fox reportedly developing a US reboot of The X Factor
Deadline reports Fox is developing a new US version of Simon Cowell's The X Factor, with contestants living together. No greenlight has been given, and TVLine says it has asked Fox for comment.
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Centre · 1Fox is developing a reboot of The X Factor, according to an exclusive from Deadline. DeadlineN “The X Factor could make a return to U.S. screens with Fox working on a reboot of the hit British entertainment format.” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 2Fox aired the US version for three seasons beginning in 2011. Deadline says the new take has been in the works for some time and would add new twists to the format created by Simon Cowell. DeadlineN “The new version, which has been in the works for some time, is set to add some new twists to the format, which was created by Simon Cowell.” Read at Deadline ↗ TVLineN “originally aired for three seasons (2011–2013)” Read at TVLine ↗ Centre · 2One twist is that contestants would live together in a house. Deadline notes that Fox found success with this approach on its recent Fear Factor reboot, hosted by Johnny Knoxville. Insiders told Deadline the new version will have "more sizzle" than earlier iterations. DeadlineN “We hear that it is set to feature contestants living in a house together.” Read at Deadline ↗ TVLineN “"More sizzle" is the phrase reportedly being used to describe how the new "X Factor" will separate itself from its U.S. predecessor” Read at TVLine ↗
Centre · 1The project comes from Fremantle, which produced the original, and Mischief & Wonder, founded by Sydney-based producers Emma Lamb and Leigh Aramberri. Deadline says it is not clear what their involvement would be in a potential series. DeadlineN “The project comes from Fremantle, which produced the original version, and Mischief & Wonder”“it’s not clear what their involvement will be with a potential series” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 1The reboot has not been officially greenlit, but Deadline says a decision is expected soon. The producers are eyeing a California tax credit, which could mean filming in Los Angeles. DeadlineN “While the reboot has not been officially given a greenlight, a decision is expected to be made soon.”“the producers are eyeing a California tax credit, which could mean they shoot in Los Angeles” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 1The US show has been off air since 2013 and the UK show since 2018. Deadline says UK press reports claim ITV also wants to revive it, and that Cowell was reported four years ago to be plotting a comeback with NBC. DeadlineN “The X Factor has been off air in the U.S. since 2013 and in the UK since 2018”“There have been press reports in the UK that ITV is also looking to bring the show back.”“There was talk four years ago that Cowell was plotting to bring the show back with NBC” Read at Deadline ↗
Centre · 2Deadline notes that Rob Wade, now CEO of Fox Entertainment, was an executive producer of the original US version. The original judges included Cowell, L.A. Reid, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, and later Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio. DeadlineN “Rob Wade, who is now CEO of Fox Entertainment, was an exec producer of the original version of The X Factor in the U.S.” Read at Deadline ↗ TVLineN “The final season's judging panel consisted of Cowell, Lovato, Kelly Rowland, and Paulina Rubio.” Read at TVLine ↗ Centre · 2Fifth Harmony, formed in season two and placed third, is the most successful act from the US version. TVLine says it has asked Fox for comment, and the report is so far unconfirmed by the network. DeadlineN “The most successful act to emerge from the U.S. version was Fifth Harmony.” Read at Deadline ↗ TVLineN “TVLine has reached out to Fox for comment.” Read at TVLine ↗
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- Framing
- Deadline broke the story as an industry exclusive covering the production, the producers and the decision timeline. TVLine rewrote it as a lighter, nostalgic entertainment piece that credits Deadline.
- Emphasis
- Deadline: the producers, the Fremantle link, tax credit, no greenlight yet. TVLine: the twists, past winners and judges, and a reader prompt.
- Leaves out or plays down
- TVLine leaves out Fremantle, Mischief & Wonder, the lack of a greenlight, the California tax credit and the ITV interest. Deadline has no Fox comment; TVLine says it has asked for one.
- Charged language
- “more sizzle”“new twists”“digging up some buried treasure”
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What every side reports
- Fox is reportedly developing a reboot of The X Factor, per Deadline.
- The US version aired for three seasons from 2011 to 2013 on Fox.
- The reboot would add twists, including contestants living together, and "more sizzle".
- Fifth Harmony emerged from the US version.
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Fox has not commented publicly in the coverage. Deadline says the show is in development with no greenlight yet, and TVLine says it has asked Fox for comment.
“Deadline understands that a new take on the show is in development at the broadcaster” — Deadline
“TVLine has reached out to Fox for comment.” — TVLine
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‘The X Factor’ Reboot In The Works At Fox
Neutral Trade exclusive giving the production details, the producers and the status of the project.
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The X Factor Reboot Eyed At Fox — With A Twist (Report)
Mixed Playful fan-oriented rewrite of Deadline's report, with commentary on past winners and a prompt for reader comments.
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- 13 Nov 17:42 First DeadlineN ‘The X Factor’ Reboot In The Works At Fox
- 13 Nov 19:15 +1h 33m TVLineN The X Factor Reboot Eyed At Fox — With A Twist (Report)
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