The X Factor (U.K. Edition) Simon Cowell on One Direction break: "Having a year off is going to be a healthy thing" 08/30/2015 Simon Cowell, the mastermind behind One Direction, thinks that the band's upcoming extended break is necessary. Read More RELATED NEWS Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger, Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell confirmed as British 'The X Factor' judges for 2016Rita Ora leaves U.K.'s 'The X Factor' judging panel after only one seasonLiam Payne and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini make red carpet debut as couple TAGS: The X Factor Simon Cowell Zayn Malik
