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Konnie Huq quits Xtra Factor

By | Published on Tuesday 22 March 2011

X-Factor

Konnie Huq will not appear on the next series of ‘X-Factor’ spin-off ‘Xtra Factor’, it has been announced. The former ‘Blue Peter’ presenter took over from Holly Willoughby last year. She is now working on a new show for Discovery.

Announcing her departure, Huq said: “I loved doing the ‘Xtra Factor’. It was so exciting. But I also cannot wait to start filming my new show for Discovery in China”.

A spokesperson for ‘Xtra Factor’ producers Talkback Thames added: “We thank Konnie for her contribution to the ‘Xtra Factor’. We wish her all the very best for the future”.



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