Secret planning for X Factor’s shock return began six MONTHS ago after ITV bosses took key step to cash in on reboot

X FACTOR catchphrases have been trademarked by telly bosses ahead of its shock return. They include some of head honcho Simon Cowell’s favourite sayings such as: “I didn’t like it, I loved it”. The reboot has been secretly in the works since December but staff were sworn to secrecy as chiefs prepared for the return...