Simon Cowell 'To Video In For X Factor'

Reality show boss reportedly planning to appear via live link...

Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 14:19

Simon Cowell is apparently plotting to make his long-awaited return to the UK version of The X Factor, but only via satellite, it has been reported.

His video appearance will mark the programme's 10th series and will be the only way that he can appear on both UK and US shows.

A source told The Mirror: “Simon will be appearing via a video link. The finalities are yet to be decided but he will be filmed live for the show. The aim is that he can be on the UK version every week but there will be restrictions as he will be very busy in the States mentoring his US acts."

There will also be a change to the X Factor itinerary, as it has been revealed that the show will

not visit Liverpool for this year's auditions - opting for Plymouth instead.

An X Factor spokesman said yesterday: “Last year we found some great talent in Liverpool but this year we won’t be returning. We visit a range of cities.”

Cowell is said to be in the process of finalising his panel, with Gary Barlow, 42,

Louis Walsh, 60, Sharon Osbourne, 60, and Nicole Scherzinger, 34 at the top of the list.

We told you on Friday how only one person turned up at an audition for the show in Essex

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