The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent renewed through to 2019 on ITV

The Bake Off might have been snapped up by a new channel this week, but Simon Cowell’s competition shows are staying firmly on ITV.

The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent have been renewed through to 2019 in a three-year deal between ITV, Syco Entertainment and Fremantle.

“I want to thank ITV for continuing to be fantastic partners,” said Simon Cowell.

“I'm delighted for the shows and, in particular, for all the talented people who work on them with us.”

Kevin Lygo, Director of Television at ITV, said: “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.

“They are defining shows for us, ones that we are very proud to have as part of our entertainment slate, and they continue year after year, for months at a time, to be amongst the most popular and hugely entertaining formats on television.”

While the opening viewing figures for The X Factor 2016 were the lowest in 10 years, with 6.8 million tuning in, the series has averaged with consolidated figures of 8.8 million viewers.

The continuation of The X Factor is taking place despite ITV also having picked up The Voice UK from the BBC, which will start in 2017.