Simon Cowell could be set to leave 'The X Factor' USA as ratings fall and cost need to be cut.
Media mogul Cowell is a judge on the singing contest which is his brainchild, now however its been revealled he could be planning to leave the show since it is pulling in fewer viewers than in previous years with the live show on Tuesday night (29.10.13) attracting a mere 4.8 million viewers.
The drop in numbers could force bosses to cut the budget on the series, meaning Simon will walk away and back onto the judging panel of the UK version of the talent show.
A show insider told The Sun newspaper: "People have talked as if it is all over for 'The X Factor' USA but that's not the case at all.
While it was true that ratings are down the show is still popular with younger viewers if it was to come back next year it would have to have a lower budget and a bigger appeal to younger audiences.
"Simon leaving the show would allow a cheaper panel to be introduced - and give him the time to be reunited with the British show."
The 'X Factor' USA is currently in its third season with the winner awarded a $1 million recording contract with Simon's label Syco, however, in the previous two series' it was worth $5 million.
Simon is currently on the judging panel alongside Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio, and he is mentoring the groups category.
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