The music-focused network, a partnership with Ryan Seacrest and Mark Cuban, will broadcast episodes a day after they air on ITV. Simon Cowell is coming back to U.S . TV — and reuniting with Rya Under the deal, AXS TV will broadcast episodes of the singing competition series featuring judges Cowell, Mel B,Cheryl Fernandez-Versiniand music manager Louis Walsh. Dermot O'Leary serves as host. The pact marks the first time the U.K. incarnation of the X Factor has aired stateside. Season 11 marks Cowell's return to the judge's bench for the first time in three years.AXS TV, the music-focused network created by Mark Cuban and Seacrest — has inked an agreement with FremantleMedia International and Cowell's Syco Entertainment and Thames TV to broadcast season 11 of The X Factor U.K., The Hollywood Reporter has learned. AXS TV will broadcast the 34-episode series starting on Sunday, Aug. 31 — a day after the series ...