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Simon Cowell signs three-year deal for The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent

Simon Cowell has signed a three-year contract for both The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.

Both reality shows will remain on screen until at least 2019, after ITV announced a new three-year deal for both entertainment programmes.

Speaking to The Guardian, Simon said, “I want to thank ITV for continuing to be fantastic partners. I’m delighted for the shows and, in particular, for all the talented people who work on them with us.”

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ITV director Kevin Lygo said he is thrilled that both shows will continue as they are just as important as any other shows on our schedule.

“They are defining shows for us, ones that we are very proud to have as part of our entertainment slate, and they continue year after year, for months at a time to be amongst the most popular and hugely entertaining formats on television.”

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