X Factor boss says iconic show has ‘not gone away’ teasing shock comeback

THE X Factor could enjoy a comeback, according to ITV boss Kevin Lygo.

The talent show was last screened in 2018 but ITV is warming to a return for the series, which made stars of One Direction and Little Mix.

Speaking this week to the Broadcasting Press Guild, ITV programmes boss Kevin said: “I suspect X Factor has not gone away forever.

"Never say never.

“It was our most successful show for almost 20 years and we’re still working with Simon on a daily basis.”

The TV boss added that the positive reaction to ITV’s Big Brother reboot could help pave the way for a return for the talent show.

Kevin said: “People thought that Big Brother would never come back but we were overwhelmed by the response when we announced it.”

He also said he wanted Marcus Bentley to return as the narrator of Big Brother.