Simon Cowell set to return as 'The UK X Factor' judge for 2014 season

Simon Cowell will be reprising his role as a judge in the new season of 'The UK X Factor' in 2014.

The 54-year-old TV personality, whose entertainment company 'Syco' co-produces the show, has said in a statement that its been three years since he last judged the competition and he is excited to find a global superstar, the BBC reported.

Cowell added that 'The UK X Factor' has set the benchmark in finding worldwide superstars over the years, including One Direction, Leona Lewis, Cher Lloyd, Olly Murs , JLS and Little Mix.

However, ITV and the producers have not decided on the rest of the judging panel yet.