Ben Shephard Quits Xtra Factor

May 2nd, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: , ,

X Factor LogoAfter three years of fronting ITV2’s Xtra Factor, Ben Shephard has reportedly quit the show to present BBC1’s Dance X.

Reports suggest that Ben was not happy when Dermot O’Leary was asked to replace Kate Thornton as host of the main X factor show, so he accepted a job elsewhere.

A spokesman for the host said: “Ben wishes The X Factor’s entire production nothing but the best.”

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3 Responses to “Ben Shephard Quits Xtra Factor”

  1. Will Steve Jones Take Over Xtra Factor? - Unreality TV says:
    May 8, 2007 at 9:06 pm

    [...] There has been much speculation about who will take over as host of the Xtra Factor on ITV2 now Ben Shephard has quit. [...]

  2. X Factor 2007: Fearne Cotton For Xtra Factor - Unreality TV says:
    May 9, 2007 at 12:34 pm

    [...] has tipped Fearne Cotton as the new host for X Factor spin off show, The Xtra Factor. Ben Shephard quit the show last month after being passed over for the main presenters [...]

  3. alicia osborne says:
    October 3, 2008 at 1:31 pm

    nooooooo i love love love Ben!!!!!!