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Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom to host 'The Xtra Factor'

The new hosts of 'The Xtra Factor' have been announced and the show will welcome Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom as its new presenters

'The X Factor' and 'The Xtra Factor' will return this autumn on ITV and ITV2, and speaking about the exciting news in a statement, Humes explained: "I have watched The Xtra Factor for years so I am beyond excited about joining such a brilliant team and getting to work with my old friend Melvin makes it even better. I also can’t wait to meet the contestants and be a part of their X Factor experience.”

Melvin Odoom also opened up about joining the show as a presenter and added: “I’ve always been a massive fan of the show and to get to present The Xtra Factor is a dream for me. We are there to support the contestants and have fun – I’m really looking forward to it!”  

An official press release from ITV reads: "The new presenting duo will be in the centre of the action, bringing the fun factor to the search to find a new music star. They will follow the auditions across the country, getting backstage gossip, unveiling unseen footage and getting unprecedented access to The X Factor judges, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Nick Grimshaw, Rita Ora and Simon Cowell. ITV's Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions Angela Jain, said "We are really excited that Rochelle and Melvin are joining the The Xtra Factor team. Their energy, humour and enthusiasm for the show will make for a fun-filled Autumn.""

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Watch footage of Olly Murs and Caroline Flack co-presenting 'The Xtra Factor' here: