Simon Cowell and other X-Factor judges’ pay set to rocket
Talent show judge Simon Cowell will boost revenues for himself and others by millions of pounds by keeping the X-Factor voting lines open for an extra 24 hours, it has been reported.
The results show will be extended to Sunday night.
An insider reportedly said: “Lines will open during the show on Saturday and won’t close until the results on Sunday, which means lots of extra cash.”
ITV, Talkback Thames and SyCo, Cowell’s production company, will split the profits, it is said.
Other celeb judges on the show, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue, bring in hefty sums and will command an extra £100,000 from the deal.
A rivalry between Cole and Minogue has drawn viewers, but Cowell recently said the two are now mending their feud.
Cole is said to be earning £900,000, while Minogue gets £750,000.
Source: Splash News
