OFCOM has upheld a complaint made against X Factor spin off show, The Xtra Factor.
The regulatory body found that the ITV2 show went overboard in their promotion of judge Tulisa Contostavlos’ fragrance and also the singles of host and former X Factor runner up Olly Murs.
Even though he’s going to miss her on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Now, Joe Swash has admitted that he thinks Caroline Flack was the perfect choice for ITV2′s The Xtra Factor.
The former Eastenders actor, who fronted the I’m A Celeb spinoff alongside the brunette beauty said that Flack was linked to the show last year, even while Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq was still fronting it in her own very wooden style.
Joe told BANG Showbiz: “Caroline’s name was being banded around for ‘The Xtra Factor’ even when Konnie was still doing it. She’s the only person who could hold it together and be funny and cool enough for that job. If I was a producer I would go hell for leather for Caroline.
After last years disastrous series of Xtra Factor, presented by Konnie Huq, anyone who took over from her would have been disheartened before filming even started, but Olly Murs has promised that he will make it better.
Speaking to The Sun today, Olly said he was looking for inspiration from The X Factor host Dermot O’Leary and Konnie’s predecessor Holly Willoughby, who fronted the show for 3 years.
Jeff Brazier on ITV's Dancing On Ice
Jeff Brazier has admitted that while he was disappointed not to have landed a job fronting this year’s Xtra Factor series, he does not hold a grudge against Olly Murs who landed the role.
The former Dancing On Ice contestant had made no secret of the fact that he was desperate to present the X Factor spinoff show on ITV2, however, last month it was announced that bosses had hired one of their own past competitors, Olly Murs, for the job alongside I’m A Celebrity Get me Out of Here Now presenter Caroline Flack.
Speaking to the Sun about the news, Jeff said:
Olly Murs has always been vocal about his desire to settle down with the right girl and maybe he’s finally met his perfect woman.
The former X Factor runner up will be co-hosting this year’s Xtra Factor series along with Caroline Flack and she told fans that they may be able to look forward to a little bit of romance on the ITV2 spinoff show.
The 31-year-old TV presenter told New! Magazine:
“There’s a lot of flirting going on, so who knows what could happen.
Olly Murs and Caroline Flack have reportedly been confirmed as the new presenters of ITV2′s Xtra Factor.
Just one day after ITV confirmed the judging panel of their new X Factor series, they are said to have appointed two hosts for it’s spinoff show for the first time.
News Of The World reporter Dan Wootton revealed the news on Twitter, writing:
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Matt Edmondson has reportedly been chosen as the new presenter of The Xtra Factor.
Former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq will thankfully not be back on the X Factor spin off show, meaning that in 2011 we will be spared her wooden presenting style and uncomfortable questioning technique. However The Sun claims that we will be entertained by the always funny Matt, who impressed bosses with his online fan segment – The F Factor – during last year’s series.
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Stacey Solomon is reportedly being considered as the new host of The Xtra Factor.
The mum of one shot to fame on the 2009 series of The X Factor, when she finished in third place behind Joe McElderry and Olly Murs.
More recently she won ITV’s I’m A Celebrity and landed her first presenting job on their Saturday night entertainment programme, Sing If You Can. Read more & comment »
It’s been revealed today that ‘This Morning’ co-host Holly Willoughby is in labour with her second child.
Bang Showbiz reports that Holly had to be replaced “at the last minute” by Jenni Falconer – who’s also expecting a baby – as she went into labour early.
Her friend and show co-host Phillip Schofield has confirmed via Twitter that Holly is in labour, and that she’s “close to giving birth”.
Phillip tweeted, “Latest news is that @hollywills is in labour and at my last text from hubby Dan, fancied a bit of @ginofantastico ‘s pizza he made today 
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Earlier in the day, Holly herself sent a text to Phillip to say she was eating breakfast and preparing for the birth of her baby girl who will be sister to little Harry who’s just 23 months old. Read more & comment »
Laura Hamilton has admitted that she would love to win the Xtra Factor presenting job this year.
Konnie Huq recently confirmed that she will not be back on the ITV2 X Factor spin off show and it was reported that Laura had left her job on children’s TV channel Nickelodeon to front the series.
Speaking to The Mirror about her chances of landing the gig, Hamilton said:
“Of course ‘Xtra Factor’ appeals. I’ve got a couple of work projects and opportunities that are potentially going to happen and a few decisions to make after that, but to present something like ‘Xtra Factor’ would be amazing.”
