ITV has reportedly put plans to revive The X Factor on hold, despite creator Simon Cowell remaining eager to bring back the Saturday-night favourite
The singing contest once attracted audiences of up to 19 million and launched successful acts including One Direction, Leona Lewis and Little Mix
However, executives believe the timing is not yet right, with falling television audiences, substantial production costs and concerns about contestant welfare all posing challenges
The programme ended in 2018 after 15 series, although ITV has previously considered a younger judging panel and a more social-media-focused format.