The X Factor is reportedly set to return, seven years after it was retired from screens.
According to sources, ITV is said to be in talks with production company Talkback Thames about bringing the singing competition back in a bid to boost viewing figures.
The X Factor pulled in 19million viewers during its heyday and saw contestants such as Leona Lewis and One Direction become household names.
After 15 series, it was shelved by ITV and went on to have two spin-off series X Factor: Celebrity and X Factor: The Band.
It is thought head judge Simon Cowell is likely to return in some sort of capacity.
