No plans for a new series, says broadcaster, with Simon Cowell reportedly not keen to carry onThe X Factor is dead – but it has been for yearsThe
Christmas No 1 was once one of the most sought-after prizes in
music. Whether it was Slade taking on Wizzard in the 1970s, or Wham battling to beat Band Aid in the 1980s, all the speculation in the industry would revolve around which single would provide the soundtrack to the New Year.
That was, of course, until the last couple of decades, because once The X Factor – which ITV on Thursday confirmed would not be making a return to screens – came along the winner almost became a foregone conclusion.