ITV says Cowell plans don't affect X Factor

ITV said yesterday that The X Factor was expected to air in the UK this autumn as usual.

Simon Cowell announced this week that he is leaving American Idol to launch The X Factor in the United States, sparking reports this might affect the UK version of the singing talent show.

There had also been speculation that The X Factor in the UK might be moved to air in the summer.

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