The X Factor: All change, please!

How do you feel about the changes taking shape over on The X Factor?

Good news, I feel, is Olly and Caroline taking over from our Derms. As I previously said, I think the pair will be a real hit and already look comfy in their new roles, as they've already taken centre stage as the first batch of auditions kicked off in Manchester.

Don't they look at home!

I can only imagine that these are the 'producer' auditions, as official word on the judges is yet to be announced (hurry up Simon!) but over the weekend it was loosely said that Louis Walsh wouldn't be returning, and we already know that Mel B isn't in the running this year either.

I'm going to miss Lou Lou. He was the judge to really get people riled up, me included! His silly (in a nice way!) comments, sometimes ridiculous opinions and just his banter with Simon in general will be missed. 

Simon has said that the 'door will be left open' and Lou Lou's already been the comeback kid from years ago, when he was fired and re-hired in a matter of months! 

This morning Sarah-Jane Crawford also confirmed that she wouldn't be returning to host The Xtra Factor. 

Sarah-Jane said that due to the mass changes, and having summer work commitments, she wouldn't be back.

In all fairness, I'm not seeing this as a major loss, as to me, something with SJ didn't connect with the show. I think Stephen Mulhern should replace her. He does such a great job on Britain's Got More Talent, and is so underrated... 

Lets get a petition going! 

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Do Olly & Caroline have The X Factor?

Let's be fair, we know Olly does! It's where his music career began, and I'm one of his biggest fans. Olly not only has great music, but he's a performer and he entices me each time I see him sing.
He then became co-host of The Xtra Factor, with Caroline Flack, and proved that singing isn't the only bow on his arrow - he's a natural, fun and talented presenter, too.

As for Caroline, I've always liked her pairing with Olly, they have great chemistry and you can see their friendship seep out on camera. While Caroline took part on Strictly Come Dancing, we saw her personality shine even more.

Since the two left their Xtra Factor positions the year before last, in my opinion the show wasn't the same.
This is no criticism to Sarah-Jane Crawford, who took over from them, but I think their shoes were too big to fill by anyone straight away.

Sarah-Jane is Caroline and Olly's Xtra Factor replacement

When Dermot revealed a few weeks ago that he has chosen not to return as host of The X Factor this year, it got the rumour mill churning and Olly and Caroline's names were being spat out the most. Olly has said that he would only do it if his partner-in-shorts were by his side.

But yesterday, Olly confirmed that there HAVE been talks:

"I haven't got it yet. We've spoken about it in the papers but nothing's been finalised or nothing's been signed. We've had had a few discussions, that's about it really. Me and Caroline have obviously spoken about the idea of it, but like I say, it's just an idea at the moment, nothing's been finalised.
Me and Caroline we were never interested in taking Dermot's job, it was only, you know, Simon's idea of potentially having me and Caroline do it.
I would never want to take Dermot's job because I love him so much and I wouldn't want to be compared to someone as good as him."

I think this would be a great move. Dermot was the host when Olly was on the show and it would be a full circle. 

I also think that having Caroline and Olly at the helm will also empower Sarah-Jane and The Xtra Factor. 

Who do you want as new X Factor hosts?

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The X Factor - Simon Cowell axes dolphin scenes

Animal lover Simon Cowell has axed scenes from this weekend's judges houses, after The X Factor spin off show, The Xtra Factor, filmed Mel B's final six boys swimming with and attending a dolphin show.

After an online petition, Simon tweeted:

"Reading your tweets. I had no idea Xtra Factor producers filmed with dolphins. This will NOT be showed on Saturday. I think you all know my view on cruelty to animals so thank you all for your concern."

What do you think of Simon's decision?

The X Factor will air over this Friday, Saturday and Sunday night - with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini taking her girls to Nice, with guest judge Tinie Tempah, Louis Walsh and his groups heading to Bermuda with ex-judge Tulisa as his help, Simon Cowell and his Over 25's jetted to LA with Sinitta and Mel went to Mexico with her six boys, and asked Spice Girl pal, Emma Bunton for a helping hand. 

I'm still in shock that Louis is no longer taking his categories to Ireland! 

Now, Ireland's lovely, I'm sure, but I always felt sorry for Lou Lou's category in the past when all the others were jetting off to luxury islands and his ended up in rainy Dublin! 

Which category are you most excited about this year?

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New Xtra Factor host revealed - as Caroline Flack waves 'bye-bye'

It's time to say 'byeeee' to Caroline Flack!

Caroline Flack has revealed that she has decided not to return as host of The X Factor spin off show, The Xtra Factor.

Her replacement, it has been announced, is going to be BBC Radio 1Xtra host Sarah-Jane Crawford.

Confirming the news, Sarah-Jane, 29, wrote on her Twitter page:

'Morning! Really thrilled to say that I'll be the new host of #XtraFactor this year!!!! Thanks to the X team for seeing something in me!'

Hello to Sarah-Jane... Will she be popular?

The new-girl on the block also paid tribute to Caroline Flack, saying:

'Massive respect goes out to @Carolineflack1 who's and amazing broadcaster and delivered 3 years of brilliant series #girlpower xxx'

Matt Richards, who was Caroline's right-hand man on last year's show (taking over from Olly Murs) is also not returning, meaning Sarah-Jane is likely to be flying solo.

Caroline tweeted this message to fans

The X Factor host Dermot O'Leary also welcomed Sarah-Jane to the 'dysfunctional' X Factor family but said he was 'sad to see my little sister go.'

It's looking to be a big year for The X Factor - and that's just with the newbie shuffles and the return of Cheryl and Simon!

At least we've still got our comfortable onesie, in Louie!

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