The X Factor UK 2015

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Dermot O’Leary has left his presenting role on The X Factor, saying it is “time for me to move on”.

The star, who has been a mainstay of the hit ITV talent show for eight years and also presents a show on Radio 2, thanked show supremo Simon Cowell.

He said: “After eight wonderful years on The X Factor it’s time for me to move on. I’d like to thank ITV, Simon, The X Factor family and particularly the viewers, all of whom have been a big part of my life for so long.

“I’d like to wish the team all the best for the future, especially whoever takes over from me. You’re about to be the conductor on the most brilliant, runaway train in showbiz. Good luck you’ll love it!”

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Olly Murs and Caroline Flack are to be the new presenters of The X Factor, becoming the first ever duo to host the hit singing show.

Olly and Caroline will bring their chemistry and charm to the show, having previously co-hosted The Xtra Factor on ITV2. They will be on hand at every stage of the audition process to congratulate and console the budding singers who are vying to be the next big superstar. They will also be tasked with keeping the judges in order, once the live shows start.


Olly Murs, said: “I'm incredibly excited and proud to be returning to The X Factor alongside Caroline. I love the show and it kick-started my career in music which has given me the opportunity to do what I love. I already have the best job in the world and it's about to get better - I can't wait to get started and be part of finding some amazing new talent!”

Caroline Flack, said: "I'm beyond excited about presenting The X Factor with Olly. To have the privilege of doing this with someone who makes me laugh out loud is a massive bonus!

[DaVeyWaVey]

I'm pleased they will be presenting. I really enjoyed watching them on the Xtra Factor show, and Olly is a great entertainer. I saw him live a few weeks ago.

[lizann]

ive no interest in a judging or presenting role this year think the show is done even with likeable olly and caroline back

[Perdita]

After 11 years on the show, it seems Louis Walsh will not be returning to The X Factor judging panel.

There’s been speculation over his job ever since the end of the last series, but now reports seem to confirm he’s been sacked.

According to The Sun, Simon Cowell told Louis personally he wouldn’t be needed for the next series

An insider told the paper: ‘Viewers had become sick of Louis’s constant use of tired clichés and the same old jokes.

‘He’d been doing it for 11 years and it seemed like he was just going through the motions.’

With Mel B and Louis out of the picture, it means X Factor bosses are frantically searching for two new faces to join Simon and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini for the next series.

And the bookies seem to have former contestant, One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, as a favourite to become a judge.

An X Factor spokesman said: ‘No formal decisions have been made regarding the full panel for this year’s series.’

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Sarah-Jane Crawford has waved goodbye to The Xtra Factor and will not be returning for the next series.

The star was only a part of the talent contest for a year, after joining the ITV2 spinoff show as presenter in 2014.