• ITV1's The X Factor clashes with launch of US version of show • Talks continue over possible roles for Cowell, including that of 'super judge' The long-running "will he, won't he?" saga over whether Simon Cowell will be a judge on ITV1's The X Factor has taken another turn, with the media mogul understood to be planning to quit the live shows. ITV1's blockbusting talent programme clashes with ...