It's been announced that the beloved Xtra Factor will no longer air on TV. The show which first aired in 2004 and has had presenters such as Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton, Caroline Flack and Ben Shephard in the past is to move online.
A spokesman for the X Factor confirmed the spin-off show is moving online: "The X Factor is our biggest ITV entertainment show in terms of online engagement.
"We have taken the decision to move away from a linear switchover show and instead focus our efforts on our digital platforms, in support of the main show."
According to The Sun the reason for the move is to cater to the shows audience, a source told the publication: "The majority of young X Factor fans are now consuming the show’s extra content via social media, on the official app and on YouTube, where their clips reach millions of people.
"The plan is to build on that and focus entirely on making their digital output bigger and better."
The source also revealed Rylan Clark and Matt Edmondson – who presented the latest series – will not be following the Xtra Factor online. They added the decision to cut the show from the TV, "has nothing to do with Rylan and Matt."
The publication has also reported that Roman Kemp is likely to continue to work online for the show.
Rylan posted a lovely message on Twitter thanking everyone for their support: "After an amazing series I just want to say what an honour it was to finally host The Xtra Factor alongside the lovely Matt and naughty scamp Roman.
"It was always a one year gig (LOLS) and a full 260 for me and I'm grateful I had that opportunity. I propose a wake alongside Matt, Roman, Rochelle, Melvin, Sarah, Matt R, Caroline, Olly, Konnie Fearne, Holly and Ben where we can all wear black and mourn as one.
"God bless Xtra and all who sailed her. Sleep well girl x"
Matt also posted a cute message:
"I wanted to write a quick something about my time on Xtra Factor, and the news it's not coming back this year… I had an absolute blast working on the show – it's honestly the most fun I've ever had at work, and it's thanks to the best production team in the world.
"Xtra has been on the decline for a few years, but we pulled out all the stops to make a show I am massively proud of. The feedback was amazing, and as a fan of The X Factor, it was a joy to be involved in some small way.
"I loved working with Rylan and Roman, and I've no doubt we'll get to do something fun together in the future. There aren't many shows on telly that are live and silly, but I'm so glad I got to sink my teeth into this one.
"Thanks to Louis, Sharon, Nicole, Dermot and Simon for such a fun year, and thanks to ITV for taking a chance on the oddest looking presenting combination of all time… I feel very lucky to have done my dream job."
We'll be sad to say goodbye to the duo!
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