X Factor beats Strictly in ratings war

After my speculation on who would come out on top in the Saturday night viewings figures and the much-publicised 'ratings war' between X Factor on ITV and Strictly Come Dancing on BBC it was Cowell's X Factor that triumphed.

The talent contest averaged at 9.27 million viewers, peaking at 10.72 million at 8.55pm. Whilst Strictly, on it's second night back averaged only 7.72 million viewers, with a peak of 8.68 million at 9pm.

One show was bound to suffer due to the head-to-head schedules and Strictly received the first blow in the Saturday night ratings battle that will continue over the coming months.

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