Caroline Flack denies reports she’s stopped talking to Olly Murs following X Factor departure

Hitting back: Caroline Flack denies reports that she's fallen out with Olly Murs
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Jennifer Ruby7 April 2016
The Weekender

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Caroline Flack has hit out at reports that she’s stopped talking to former X Factor co-host Olly Murs.

The TV presenter, who has been friends with the pop star and presenter for years, has denied that there is now a rift between them.

After rumours emerged that the pair were no longer on speaking terms, the 36-year-old took to Twitter to claim the stories were ‘made up.’

She wrote: “Who makes up this stuff!!!! I must be talking to an imaginary Olly then.”

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A source told The Sun that being axed as presenters from the ITV show had put a temporary end to their friendship.

Murs and Flack both released statements last month, announcing that they wouldn’t’ be back to host the show for a second year.

Former X Factor contestant Murs was first to confirm that he wouldn’t be returning, saying:

“This was an incredibly hard decision to make and one I didn’t take lightly as I’ve really enjoyed co-hosting The X Factor.

“It’s been one big adventure and I loved every minute of it. But my heart belongs to music and I want to concentrate 100 per cent on making my next album and getting back to performing.”

Flack was quick to release her own statement, which read: “I have had a brilliant time working on The X Factor over the last few years, and hosting the main show was just fantastic, I made some amazing friends. I'm looking forward to carrying on working with the team over at ITV.”

Dermot O’Leary recently confirmed that he would be returning to host this year’s show.

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