SIMON Cowell said he was ready for "a ratings battle" after it emerged The X Factor is going up against Strictly Come Dancing in the TV schedules.
The BBC ballroom show launches on Sunday, September 7, running from 8pm to 9.15pm, which clashes with the X Factor episode from 8pm.
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