X Factor is set to go all American Idol and air two night’s a week instead on the usual one.

Like American Idol and Strictly Come Dancing the show will have its main Saturday performances and then a separate results show, probably on the Sunday night.

A show insider told The Sun: “ITV is struggling with cash so it reckons getting two X Factor shows a week will haul in the ads.

“And the fans will be able to watch their favourite acts again.”