New look X-Factor wins strong ratings
Monday, Aug 22nd 2011 at 11:22AMThe show's peak audience of 12.6 million equals the record set in 2010 for the highest-ever viewing figures for an X Factor series opener.
The result allayed fears that Cowell's absence from the show to concentrate on X Factor USA, as well as the departure of judges Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue, would harm viewing figures.
Overall, an average audience of 11 million on ITV1 and ITV+1 watched the three new judges, Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland, join ...
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