The X Factor is returning to U.S. television in a new agreement announced Wednesday. Following the cancellation of "The X Factor USA" last year, Fremantle and Syco have teamed up with AXS TV to broadcast the upcoming 11th season of the original UK hit series, which will feature Simon Cowell as a judge.

Simon Cowell may be taking on a new role away from the judges table on the next season of "X Factor USA." That is if network execs decide to bring back the struggling reality singing competition.

Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio appear to be doing a great job on "X Factor USA" because Simon Cowell has nothing but good things to say about the audition process thus far.