Caroline Flack 'can't wait to start' as new presenter for X Factor live shows
Xtra Factor host will be helping main presenter Dermot O’Leary from next weekend
Xtra Factor presenter Caroline Flack will join Dermot on the live shows
Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack has been confirmed as a new presenter for the live shows and will host backstage links, providing behind the scenes gossip.
The 33-year-old will be chatting to contestants before they go on stage and also when they come off, but will not replace main presenter Dermot O’Leary.
Dermot said in a statement: "It's a big family at The X Factor and I'm thrilled to have Caroline on board on the main show. She is my TV little sister and she'll be great."
Caroline added: "I can't wait to help out Dermot on The X Factor and share all the backstage antics with people at home. Live shows this year are going to be the best yet."
Caroline's agent had already confirmed the appointment as a 'backstage reporter' on Twitter on Sunday.
Exciting news that as well as #XtraFactor, @carolineflack1 will also present on @TheXFactor live shows,reporting backstage for @radioleary.
and she will continue with her presenting duties for ITV2 spin-off show the Xtra Factor with Matt Richardson.
Mirror