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Dermot O'Leary confirmed to host 'The X Factor'

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:23:00 +0100

O'Leary is confirmed as host of The X Factor for a sixth series.

Louis Walsh 'X Factor' return confirmed: Judge returns for ninth year

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:27:00 +0100

The Irish music mogul will be on the show for a ninth year.

Simon Cowell, ITV 'risk self-destructive war' over 'X Factor', 'BGT'

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:53:00 +0100

Tom Bower's biography suggests Cowell isn't happy with the broadcaster.

Gary Barlow 'X Factor' return confirmed: 'I'm thrilled to be back'

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:22:00 +0100

Take That star to return for second year as judge on the ITV series.

Simon Cowell 'running scared' of 'The Voice' UK, say BBC

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:09:00 +0100

An alleged BBC source comments on Britain's Got Talent's scheduling change.

The next BBC director general: Could it be you?

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:35:00 +0100

BBC says successor to Mark Thompson must admit quickly when they are wrong.

BBC director general Mark Thompson to step down

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:13:00 +0000

Thompson says that he will quit as the UK's most powerful TV exec in the autumn.

'Red or Black?' second series confirmed: Potential �3.5 million winner

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:32:00 +0000

The Simon Cowell gameshow is given a second series by ITV1.

'Mr Selfridge' drama confirmed by ITV1

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:34:00 +0000

ITV1 commissions a new Andrew Davies drama about the founder of Selfridges.

Simon Cowell's 'Red or Black' to return 'more like Noel's House Party'

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:07:00 +0000

The future of Simon Cowell's gameshow Red or Black? could be decided soon.

BBC director general Mark Thompson 'to step down after Olympics'

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:02:00 +0000

Thompson will end eight-year reign this year or in early 2013, says report.

Simon Cowell: 'Britain's Got Talent will be controversy-free'

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:24:00 +0000

The media mogul says he has learnt lessons from the Red Or Black scandal.

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'Jesus actor must have Freddie Mercury range'

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:29:00 +0000

Andrew Lloyd Webber says that he was a "genuine rock tenor" to play Jesus Christ.

ITV to continue showing FA Cup, England home games

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:46:00 +0000

ITV's new �90m deal also brings Community Shield back to free-to-air TV.

Andrew Lloyd Webber to launch 'Jesus Christ Superstar' show on ITV

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:06:00 +0000

The composer wants to find the lead actor for an arena tour of his musical.

Tim Minchin hits out at ITV after cutting song from Jonathan Ross Show

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:29:00 +0000

Musical comic Tim Minchin criticises ITV boss Peter Fincham for cutting his performance.

Christine Bleakley, Adrian Chiles 'Daybreak' exits confirmed

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:22:00 +0000

The duo mutually agree to leave the ITV breakfast show to focus on peaktime projects.

Ant & Dec to bring back 'Saturday Night Takeaway' under ITV deal

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:37:00 +0000

The presenting duo sign an exclusive two year deal with ITV.

Adrian Chiles, Christine Bleakley, Kate Garraway facing 'Daybreak' axe

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:43:00 +0000

New bosses at the breakfast show reportedly fear the trio are "too lightweight".

'X Factor' Simon Cowell gives Louis Walsh job safety reassurance

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:41:00 +0100

The music mogul has reassured the Irish judge over his X Factor job, Digital Spy can reveal.