Simon Cowell's early 60th birthday present – 'he's close to signing new 3 year ITV deal'
It is a multi-million pound contract to keep X Factor and Britain's Got Talent on air until at least the end of 2022.
The music mogul and TV star, who started X Factor in 2004, told TV sources he is close to signing.
Insiders say he is set to make £25million.
A source said: "There have been meetings recently between Simon's producers and ITV execs to thrash out some of the details, but Simon is already now planning how to build on the shows' successes for the next three years.
"Everyone is looking forward to the future. Whilst there may be some details in the paperwork still to be ironed out, from a fans point of view it is a three year deal which means these much loved shows will remain on ITV for a long time to come."
Simon, who turns 60 in October, is currently very happy on and off screen.
At a Summer party for his company Syco last week he showed off a super slim look, the result of a new vegan diet which has seen him lose two stone.
Britain's Got Talent also enjoyed huge ratings this year and in the US, his show America's Got Talent is also continuing to be a huge hit.
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