X Factor fans spot major clue the reboot is happening with quiet update

Rumours of an X Factor return continue to pick up steam (Picture: Shutterstock) The X Factor has added fuel to the fire of speculation with the release of an update to its Facebook page. It was reported earlier this month that a reboot of the ITV talent show has been in the works since December, with those in the know sworn to secrecy. Before being axed, The X Factor had run every year from 2004 until 2018, producing 15 series (plus a celebrity spin-off in 2019). During this time, it was responsible for discovering some of the biggest names in British music, including Alexandra Burke, Olly Murs and One Direction. ITV confirmed that the show had officially been cancelled in 2021, while forging ahead with Simon Cowell’s other star-making behemoth, Britain’s Got Talent. With rumours of a reboot picking up steam, The X Factor has suddenly changed its profile picture on Facebook – leaving fans more convinced than ever that the show is coming back. The X Factor’s Facebook page has updated its profile picture (Picture: The X Factor/ITV/Facebook) Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh (L-R) served as the original judging line-up (Picture: REX/Shutterstock) This weekend, The X Factor quietly updated its Facebook page, changing the profile picture back to that of its 2016-2018 logo. This is the third redesign of the branding, which stripped away the words ‘The’ and ‘Factor’ from the design, leaving only the iconic X. Its final redesign, released in 2018, was a gold version of the logo with a bigger series of X’s at its core. This update was the validation fans needed that their beloved show is coming back, with Rhodri writing on Facebook: ‘So this has confirmed the speculations about the show is coming back.’ Emma described it as ‘a sign,’ while Lynne was convinced that the show is ‘making a comeback’ ‘It’s time to get the band back together!’ Bethan exclaimed, as Ellie added: ‘If it’s not Sharon, Simon and Louis, I don’t want to know.’ While serving as host, Dermot O’Leary saw such massive names as Stacey Solomon rise to fame on the show (Picture: REX/Shutterstock) Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh are perhaps the show’s most well-known iteration of the judging panel, having debuted when the show first aired in 2004. In the years that followed, judges came and went, with the likes of Cheryl, Gary Barlow, Tulisa and Nicole Scherzinger all bringing their expertise to the panel. Prior to its cancellation, the show’s 15th series saw Simon lead a judging panel which consisted of Louis Tomlinson, Robbie Williams and Ayda Field. If the 2016-2018 iteration of the logo serves as a clue, then Louis, Sharon and Nicole all appeared on those series, with Simon once again leading the charge. During this time, the show was hosted by Dermot O’Leary, in the second of two presenting stints. The This Morning star, who hosted The X Factor from 2007-2014 and 2016-2018, is rumoured to be coming back when (or if!) the show makes its return. Maya Jama is rumoured to be in the running as host (Picture: Shutterstock) However, he played coy when questioned by Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain this month. ‘It’s six years since it was on air which doesn’t sound like that much of a long time, but the world has changed and the music’s changed, and how we communicate and how we watch things has changed so much in those six years,’ Dermot said. He continued: ‘I’m fascinated as to what they’ll do if they do bring it back. It’d have to be, in many ways, a very different show [but] you still want the nostalgia of how it was in the first place.’ It was also reported that Love Island host Maya Jama is a ‘frontrunner’ in talks to host the rebooted X Factor. An insider told The Sun that Maya is ‘perfect for the reboot,’ with ‘plenty of experience hosting live shows and is one of the hottest talents on telly right now.’ ‘The X Factor want to appeal the show to younger viewers and they feel Maya’s Love Island hosting and her huge following make her an ideal candidate.’ Deals of the Day Primark's new £14 co-ord has autumn styling on a budget covered Topman’s new-season collection has arrived and prices start at just £10 An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind From £700 MacBooks to discounted iPhones, the best Apple tech for studentsb Save 25% on red light therapy masks, sauna blankets and sleep gadgets in Bon Charge sale Metro has contacted ITV for comment. Arrow MORE: Wayne Rooney set to become I’m A Celebrity’s ‘biggest signing ever’ after Coleen’s success Arrow MORE: Netflix viewers rush to binge haunting series about one of Britain’s most horrific unsolved murders Arrow MORE: Big Brother star brands fellow housemate a ‘cow’ after fat-shaming row TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.