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Simon Cowell: 'X Factor' agreement with Fox "wasn't going to happen"
January 12, 2010
Simon Cowell said his deal with Fox that will end his American Idol judging role while launching his British The X Factor reality competition series for the network in Fall 2011 was a last-minute agreement.
'American Idol' returns with new judge, old format and farewell tour
January 12, 2010
While American Idol is returning to a more familiar format, there will still be several substantial changes when the curtains go up on the show's ninth season -- including the absence of Paula Abdul, the addition of Ellen DeGeneres, and Simon Cowell serving on the judging panel for the final time.
Fox and Simon Cowell confirm 'American Idol' exit, 'X Factor' launch
January 11, 2010
Fox and Simon Cowell have confirmed he will leave American Idol after its 2010 season to focus on launching an American edition of his British The X Factor reality competition series for the network in Fall 2011.
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - February 2009
December 19, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
Fox orders new Mark Burnett-produced 'Our Little Genius' game show
November 12, 2009
Fox announced it has ordered Our Little Genius, a new Mark Burnett-produced game show that will challenge child geniuses with difficult questions for an opportunity to win "life-changing money" for their families.