BGT to replace X Factor as ITV ditch live semi-finals for pre-recorded shows - News Summed Up

BGT to replace X Factor as ITV ditch live semi-finals for pre-recorded shows


Bosses hope the episodes due on Saturdays from September, will dominate the ratings thanks to BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing being pushed back to late October. Only the final of Simon Cowell’s BGT will be live due to the impact of social distancing rules. However producers hope some will be able to attend the recordings, possibly in family groups or friendship bubbles. A source said: “The idea is to get the run finished before Strictly is out of the blocks.”(Image: Thames/Syco/Shutterstock) (Image: Dymond)“It's a natural replacement for the X Factor. X Factor was axed when ratings fell.


Source: Daily Mirror July 17, 2020 20:41 UTC



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