the wombats
25-02-2006, 02:48 AM
This will be one funny show
ITV has commissioned a special celebrity version of the X Factor.
The one-off event will feature judges Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh.
It will follow the same format as the X Factor with under 25s, over 25s and group categories.
But this time, show bosses will put different celebrities together to make up the groups.
The show, with Kate Thornton as host, will run on consecutive nights this spring.
ITV's Director of Entertainment and Comedy Paul Jackson said: "The X Factor was a runaway success and united the nation in debates over the rights and wrongs of who got voted each week.
"We are in discussions with celebrities right now but are keeping some of the elements of the show under wraps.
"It will be a huge treat for viewers to see the celebrities under pressure from Simon Cowell, who, as we know, is honest and direct - he certainly doesn't mince his words.
Celebrities from the worlds of sport to entertainment will be taking part, with ITV bosses saying that singing should not be their primary talent.
ITV has commissioned a special celebrity version of the X Factor.
The one-off event will feature judges Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh.
It will follow the same format as the X Factor with under 25s, over 25s and group categories.
But this time, show bosses will put different celebrities together to make up the groups.
The show, with Kate Thornton as host, will run on consecutive nights this spring.
ITV's Director of Entertainment and Comedy Paul Jackson said: "The X Factor was a runaway success and united the nation in debates over the rights and wrongs of who got voted each week.
"We are in discussions with celebrities right now but are keeping some of the elements of the show under wraps.
"It will be a huge treat for viewers to see the celebrities under pressure from Simon Cowell, who, as we know, is honest and direct - he certainly doesn't mince his words.
Celebrities from the worlds of sport to entertainment will be taking part, with ITV bosses saying that singing should not be their primary talent.