The X Factor 2016: Olly Murs still ‘in talks’ for return as Caroline Flack faces the axe
AS CAROLINE FLACK allegedly faces the axe from The X Factor, her co-host Olly Murs is still “in talks” regarding his future on the ITV talent show.
Olly Murs 'in talks' to return to X Factor without Caroline Flack
The pop prince, who joined Caroline as main hosts of the 2015 series of Simon Cowell’s brainchild, is currently working on his fifth studio album, which may stand in the way of an X Factor return.
Olly, 31, is still plotting his next move with his management, according to Digital Spy, but with a new album on the way, Olly could be the third star absent for the pending series ahead.
Nick Grimshaw confirmed he’s walked away from his spot on the coveted judging panel, while One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson is currently the firm favourite to be named as his replacement.
"I did love it and it's not a diss to the show. It's a great show and I loved it. But it's definitely a once in a lifetime style thing," said? BBC Radio One DJ Grimmy.
Olly Murs mistake - X Factor
Caroline is thought to be heading to the West End for a revival of Chicago
You can't have a curry when you're on it on a Saturday night, because you're there
?"This isn't me storming out of X Factor being like, 'Screw you, Cheryl'."?
He added: "You can't have a curry when you're on it on a Saturday night, because you're there.
"What's really good about X Factor is watching it at your house with your friends [and] having a curry. When you're there, there's no curry. Simon promised me curry."
Nick Grimshaw confirmed his departure yesterday
Rita Ora confirmed she's at the centre of a bidding war between The X Factor and The Voice
Elsewhere, Rita Ora recently revealed she’s currently in a bidding war between The X Factor and The Voice, which she's understandably thrilled about.
“I hope they keep fighting over me, I don’t mind that at all,” she told The Sun. “I don’t know what is going on but I like it.”
The X Factor is believed to be returning to ITV this summer.