Simon Cowell to Exit American Idol

Mark your calendar for Mediaweek, October 29-30 in New York City. We’ll unpack the biggest shifts shaping the future of media—from tv to retail media to tech—and how marketers can prep to stay ahead. Register with early-bird rates before sale ends!

American Idol judge Simon Cowell will depart from the long-running (and top-rated) reality/competition in May to launch a U.S. version of U.K. hit The X Factor, which will debut in 2011. Cowell will serve as both executive producer and judge of the U.S. version, which will feature the judges mentoring a select group of musical wannabes. Unlike Idol, there is no age limit for the participating contestants.  

“I am confident that American Idol will continue to be the No.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in