Music mogul Simon Cowell has taken to his official Twitter page to announce that X Factor USA has been picked up for a third season.

This time last year, the well-known personality aired his concerns about the American version of the TV talent show, but it seems that its popularity has been far better than he could have ever predicted because he is now celebrating a new contract:

"I wanted you guys to be the first to know that FOX have confirmed that @TheXFactorUSA will be back next year for it's third season. It was important for you to be the first to know because it is thanks to your support and enthusiasm we are coming back."

"I want to personally thank each and every one of you, it is hugely appreciated and never forgotten. The live shows for this season are days away, I have a feeling, as we say in the UK, we are in for a complete ding dong! @TheXFactorUSA."

Mike Darnell, Fox's president of alternative entertainment, also praised the new judges in an additional statement: "This season, Simon [Cowell] and the producers of The X Factor took an already strong show and made it absolutely fantastic."

"The format changes are working, the contestants are unbelievably talented, and Britney and Demi - alongside Simon and LA [Reid] - have brought an incredibly fun new chemistry to the judges' panel that our fans really love. We feel great about the show and I'm thrilled to bring it back next year for season three."