Matt Richardson Axed From 'The Xtra Factor'?

'X Factor' Star Axed
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Caroline Flack is on the hunt for an 'Xtra Factor' co-host, after Matt Richardson was reportedly axed from the role after just one series.

The 22-year-old comedian replaced Olly Murs on the 'X Factor' spin-off show last year, but the Daily Star reports he will be replaced after failing to be a hit with viewers and producers.

According to the paper, it was felt he couldn't match the chemistry that Olly shared with Caroline when they presented the show together.

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Matt Richardson with 'Xtra Factor' co-host Caroline Flack

"Matt's a nice guy and did a decent job but he didn't prove a huge hit with fans or producers," a source said.

"It was very hard for him to follow Olly Murs' amazing partnership with Caroline and it showed."

As the story circulated on Sunday, Matt cryptically tweeted: "I really don't like Sundays."

However, his TV partnership with Caroline looks set to continue in another guise, as The Sun reported last month that the pair have landed their own ITV2 show.

X Factor winners
Series One, 2004(01 of12)
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Won by: Steve BrooksteinMentor: Simon CowellRunner up: G4 (credit:Rex)
Series Two, 2005(02 of12)
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Won by: Shayne WardMentor: Louis WalshRunner up: Andy Abraham (credit:Rex)
Series Three, 2006(03 of12)
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Won by: Leona LewisMentor: Simon CowellRunner up: Ray Quinn (credit:Rex)
Series Four, 2007(04 of12)
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Won by: Leon JacksonMentor: Dannii MinogueRunner up: Rhydian Roberts (credit:Rex)
Series Five, 2008(05 of12)
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Won by: Alexandra BurkeMentor: Cheryl ColeRunner up: JLS (credit:Rex)
Series Six, 2009(06 of12)
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Won by: Joe McElderryMentor: Cheryl ColeRunner up: Olly Murs (credit:Rex)
Series Seven, 2010(07 of12)
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Won by: Matt CardleMentor: Dannii MinogueRunner up: Rebecca Ferguson (credit:Rex)
Series Eight, 2011(08 of12)
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Won by: Little MixMentor: TulisaRunner up: Marcus Collins (credit:Rex)
Series Nine, 2012(09 of12)
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Won by: James ArthurMentor: Nicole ScherzingerRunner up: Jahmene Douglas (credit:Rex)
Series 10, 2013(10 of12)
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Won by: Sam BaileyMentor: Sharon OsbourneRunner up: Nicholas McDonald (credit:Rex)
Series 11, 2014(11 of12)
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Won by: Ben HaenowMentor: Simon CowellRunner up: Fleur East (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis)
Series 12, 2015(12 of12)
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Won by: Louisa JohnsonMentor: Rita OraRunner up: Reggie N Bollie (credit:Syco / Thames / Corbis)