The X Factor Reboot Eyed At Fox — With A Twist (Report)

Fox is reportedly in the process of developing a new reboot of the popular singing competition series, The X Factor, based on the company's recent report. Originally aired for three seasons between 2011 and 2013, The X Factor sought to discover emerging musical talent by categorizing contestants based on age, gender, and other factors.

Each of the four judges would mentor a specific group, making it a competition not just for the contestants, but for the judges as well. However, this new X Factor may have some fresh twists, according to Deadline. One of the new twists considered for the reboot includes contestants sharing a living space during the competition.

The new X Factor aims to stand out from its U.S. predecessor and even the original U.K. version, with the reported phrase "more sizzle" being used to describe how it plans to differentiate itself. Simon Cowell, the creator of The X Factor, served as a judge for all three seasons of the U.S. version, alongside L.A. Reid, Paula Abdul, and Nicole Scherzinger.

The show's second season swapped Abdul and Scherzinger out for Britney Spears and Demi Lovato, with Lovato eventually staying for the entirety of the show. The show's final season featured a panel consisting of Cowell, Lovato, Kelly Rowland, and Paulina Rubio. Despite the lack of recognition for the artists who won The X Factor, the show did produce several non-winning acts that went on to achieve mainstream success.

For instance, the girl group Fifth Harmony, formed during Season 2 and mentored by Simon Cowell, finished third place, with members Camila Cabello and Normani achieving significant success post-show. Would viewers be interested in a rebooted X Factor, and which judges would they like to see?