'X Factor' UK Finale Had Worst Ratings Since 2005; Simon Cowell Thanks Those Involved

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Simon Cowell returned to U.K.'s "The X Factor" this season, but he did **thing to stem the show's ratings decline. Sunday, Dec. 14, marked the fourth straight year the season finale dropped its viewership numbers, with only 9.4 million tuning in, compared to 9.7 million last year. Still, Cowell was positive about the show on social media and sent a friendly tweet to those who helped out this year:We just got home. What a great night! So happy for @Bhae**w . Sad for @FleurEast. But what a final! I felt very proud tonight. ? Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) December 15, 2014I want to say a huge thank you to every single person who worked on the show this year. ? Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) December 15, 2014"Billboard" reported the finale numbers for every season of the show and **ted that this year's 9.4 million mark was The X Factor's lowest since 2005, when it drew 9.3 million.Cowell already expressed regret this year for his handling of the American version of the show, which he decided to cancel in February.

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