UBS asks: Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole, will they or won't they?

The bank's analysts consider the future of the X Factor as departure rumours swirl around its two biggest stars

Tuesday 22 February 2011 at 16:27

It’s not often the serious world of equity research collides with the glitz and glamour of TV talent shows.

But that is exactly what happened yesterday when UBS sent a research note to clients about the possibility of Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole leaving the X Factor.