Top story on MediaGuardian
X Factor’s future on ITV in doubt as BBC loses its Voice
ITV’s interest in rival singing contest raises questions about its commitment to Simon Cowell’s series, which has lost 10m viewers since its peak
Top feature on MediaGuardian
Attack of the clones: are TV programmers playing it safe?
From baking to painting, schedules are flooded with ‘me-too’ shows – have channels become too risk-averse as they chase advertisers?
Today’s headlines
The Guardian
X Factor’s future on ITV in doubt as BBC loses its Voice. P7
BBC rebuke for DJ’s remarks on breastfeeding. P13
Outrage as Egypt detains campaigning journalist. P21
Obituary: Actor Stephen Hancock. P41
Daily Telegraph
Apple: Don’t give spies back door to read emails. P1
Michael Buerk bares all about I’m a Celebrity. P4
BBC rebuke for DJ’s remarks on breastfeeding. P13
Ofcom clears use of B-word before 9pm. P13
Interview: Apple boss Tim Cook. P16
Comment: Why is the BBC so terrified of the arts? P29
Financial Times
Feature: A licence to take on a bigger music streaming rival. P14
Fox business channel set for ratings high. P18
WPP to target US voters with personal touch. P18
The Times
Ofcom clears use of B-word before 9pm. P7
BBC rebuke for DJ’s remarks on breastfeeding. P11
Doctor Who writer rejects ‘insane’ ratings system. P26
Comment: How I learnt to stop worrying and love the paywall. P31
Egypt arrests campaigning reporter. P36
Obituary: Sight and Sound editor Penelope Houston. P64
The Independent
Tim Cook on Apple’s new iPad Pro. P13
Doctor Who writer rejects ‘insane’ ratings system. P19
Feature: Shows that fared badly after switching between ITV and BBC. P41
i
Apple says iPad Pro will appeal to all. P5
Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss rants at ratings. P23
Complaints over DJ’s breastfeeding comments upheld. P23
Memphis Barker: good luck to the Eden contestants - they’ll need it. P22
Channel hopping: the tricky path from BBC to ITV. P28
Wall Street Journal Europe
Republican presidential candidate criticises the media. A7
Vladimir Putin’s sports network goes live. A12
Facebook fine tunes its ‘M’ digital assistant. B1, 3
Daily Mail
I’m a Celebrity’s banned behaviour revealed. P8
Downton Abbey coverage. P9
Ephraim Hardcastle on media. P21
ITV drama Lewis ends. P30, 31
Daily Express
Princess Diana’s secrets to be aired on live TV. P1, 5
DJ Fox trial coverage. P10
Strictly Come Dancing coverage. P24
The Sun
Strictly Come Dancing coverage. P3
I’m a Celebrity coverage. P9
Ally Ross on TV. P13
Man admits attacking rugby league journalist. P18
BBC DJ rapped by Ofcom for breastfeeding comment. P26
Mel B signs up to host UK version of Lip Synch Battle. P33
The X Factor coverage. P33
Daily Mirror
I’m a Celebrity’s banned behaviour revealed. P7
DJ Fox trial coverage. P21
Daily Star
The X Factor coverage. P3
I’m a Celebrity coverage. P5
Ofcom upholds complaints against BBC radio DJ following breastfeeding comments. P10
10 million viewers tune in to Downton Abbey. P27
Mel B signs up to host UK version of Lip Synch Battle. P27
