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ITV Loooooooooves Simon!

The British channel has signed three year deals for both X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, AND they've secured exclusive broadcast rights to the American X Factor, which will be featured on ITV2, along with America's Got Talent.

What does all of this mean? Here's what you need to know:

-Simon Cowell - On ITV until 2013

-Britain's Got Talent - Returns in Spring 2011

-UK X Factor - Returns in Autumn 2011

-ITV2's Britain's Got More Talent and The Xtra Factor - Will Return, Dates TBD

Here's what Simon Cowell had to say about his deal with ITV:

"I am thrilled this deal has been concluded with ITV to enable our relationship to continue to develop. I am committed to making sure both shows get bigger and better every year."

"I have a lot to thank ITV for; they have been key in making The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent the UK's biggest television shows."

More on the deal from Peter Fincham:

"The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent are the shows that have helped define the last decade of television in the UK and have become more than just a talking point - they are a national obsession, and I'm delighted that our viewers can continue to enjoy them on ITV over the next three years."

"I'm especially pleased to have agreed a deal that cements our successful relationship with Simon Cowell, Syco and FremantleMedia over a longer term. I look forward to working with them as we continue to develop both shows and keep them at the top of their game."

Sounds like you'll be keeping pretty busy with these shows, Simon!

We wish you the best of luck with them both!

What do U think about this deal? Are U ready for more Simon, or have you had your fill?

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Tags: americas got talent, britains got more talent, britains got talent, contract, deal, itv, itv2, peter fincham, the xtra factor, uk

If Simon Cowell says he needs an extra £4 million to do his show, then that is what you give him!

British TV Station ITV wants to renew their X-Factor contract with Cowell, to keep him on board for 3 years.

Before he signs any contracts, Simon has demanded £4 million more to be pumped into the show, which it looks like he’s going to get.

As we’ve mentioned before, here’s what Cowell had to say about the future of UK’s X-Factor:

“What we’re trying to do is make better shows than we’ve done before. If we can’t do that, there’s no point in doing it.”

Simon Cowell’s current £6 million a year contract will expire at the end of the year, but we’re sure they’ll give him what he wants and all will be good in the UK universe.

Assuming all goes according to plan, it looks like the UK X-Factor would be moved to January 2012, to make room for the upcoming US X-Factor release.

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Tags: 2012, contract, demands, itv, uk

Don't worry, X Factor fans!

Simon Cowell is not leaving the UK talent show. He's just delaying the next season until January 2012 so that he can concentrate on launching the American version of the show.

As a result, Britain's Got Talent will be moved to next Fall and will have a longer run.

Cowell spoke with Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright, reassuring fans that he's committed to British network ITV.

He told Wright:

"We have a contract to put X Factor on in America next year, which we are committed to. And what we now have to look at is how much time we have got to make both shows, because I’ve got less time, so we are thinking about moving X Factor into a different time of the year and Britain’s Got Talent to a different time. I’ve been reassured by ITV that we have got all the money we need to make them better, if I think they are going to be better. I’ve always said I could have taken a full time job in America, but I didn’t want it, I want to make the shows here. All I’m trying to do is make sure we make better shows than before and if we can’t make them better than there’s no point in doing it."

There you go, Brits! Simon could never quit you!!

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Tags: america, britains got talent, itv, quitting, uk

Whoa, this could be huge!

Simon Cowell is reportedly planning to create a World's Got Talent reality competition show, which would feature acts from over 80 countries with the winner getting 1 million pounds.

A source says, "This has been Simon's dream. It will be the biggest reality show the world's seen. There is a huge wealth of talent out there. The best acts cross language barriers. Look at last year's winners Diversity - anyone from any country would be impressed by what they do."

This could be a worldwide phenomenon. Or a massive failure. What do U think?

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Tags: diversity, itv, king of the world, nbc, worlds got talent