THE world of TV may be in turmoil due to the pandemic, but it’s stoked up a rivalry that just won’t seem to go away. Little Mix’s show The Search has been put on ice as the live shows – and summer tour prize – cannot now go ahead. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates And that news has been music to former boss Simon Cowell’s ears, with him claiming to have come up with the format first.
A TV source said: “The show will need to wait until the summer tour is rearranged, which will presumably happen some time in the future.” But my source added that the gap in the schedules means Simon is now planning a big hitter to compete with them – and he even hopes to get it on air before their show goes out.