Fox developing a U.S. revival of ‘The X Factor,’ report says
The proposed competition would have contestants share a home, but the revival has not received an official green light.
Fox is developing a new U.S. version of The X Factor, according to Deadline, with Fremantle and Mischief & Wonder behind the project. The talent competition has not been formally approved, though a decision is expected soon.
The proposed format would have competitors share a house, insiders told Deadline. The project has reportedly been under development for some time and would introduce changes to the earlier show. Fremantle also produced the original version.
A filming location remains undecided if the series gets approval. Producers are considering a California tax credit, according to the report, raising the possibility of production in Los Angeles.
Created by Simon Cowell, The X Factor began in the UK before its American debut in 2011. The U.S. edition lasted three seasons, ending in 2013, and produced the group Fifth Harmony. Cowell served as a judge, as did performers including Britney Spears, Demi Lovato and Paula Abdul.
Whether Cowell would participate in the proposed revival remains unclear. He had raised the possibility of bringing the competition back in 2022.
