The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent to stay on TV until at least 2019

“Britain’s Got Talent and The X Factor are both big, brilliant, wonderful shows and I am delighted that they will continue to take up their place as an important part of our schedule for the next three years,” he said.

The new deal begins with Britain’s Got Talent in spring next year, followed by The X Factor in the autumn.

ITV has announced a new deal for both the reality singing contest and Britain’s Got Talent that will keep them in business until 2019.