Simon Cowell considers more categories for The X Factor

Simon Cowell is considering some "major twists" when X Factor returns next year, like offering the winner a career that lasts more than a week. No, only joking. That's never going to happen. (I suppose Shayne Ward will go top ten next month now, just to disprove my cynicism). The change Cowell is most actively considering is having more categories than just groups and solo singers, under and over 25 - a move that would presumably also result in having more judges involved. Cowell is quoted as saying: "We might add a few more categories. You've got to change things about". As previously reported, another rumour regarding a possible X Factor revamp is the replacement of Kate Thornton as presenter.