X Factor 2015: Sarah-Jane Crawford confirms she’s quitting The Xtra Factor after just one year

 
Jennifer Ruby12 May 2015
The Weekender

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Sarah-Jane Crawford has revealed that she’ll be leaving her role as host of The Xtra Factor, just one year after joining the show.

Confirming the news on Twitter, the presenter confirmed that she won’t be returning this year, blaming scheduling difficulties.

While the 33-year-old didn’t make it clear whether or not it had been her choice to leave, she revealed that she’d be fronting a new programme over the summer.

On Monday night, Crawford wrote: “Xtra factor has been amazing! However I have a new project coming up this summer & with all the changes happening I won't be back....

“... But I'm so excited to see the new line up and wanna wish them all the luck in the world... Can't wait to watch them in action!”

A show insider told The Mirror: “Sarah had two different meetings with X Factor bosses and lots of discussions this week. Everyone decided that this

was the best outcome.

"Sarah is really looking forward to the projects she is going to be starting this summer."

The news come amid reports that Simon Cowell is planning a major overhaul, after show stalwart Dermot O’Leary announced his departure earlier this year.

Judges Mel B and Louis Walsh are also thought to have quit, leaving two positions on the panel open for newcomers.

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini dropped a rather sizable hint on Monday after speculation that Nick Grimshaw had been offered a role did the rounds.

Underneath a photo of herself looking shocked, she wrote: “#Mondaymayhem when you hear some juicy gossip that you know is true ooooh..”

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