Holly Willoughby's Xtra Factor Exit?

9 months ago 17th Feb 13:00

Holly Willoughby may quit 'The Xtra Factor'.

The 27-year-old presenter is due to give birth to her first baby in May - a few weeks before filming on ITV talent show 'The X Factor' begins - and is considering pulling out of hosting the spin-off show to look after the child.

I don't know if I'll be back in 'The X Factor'

She told Closer magazine: "I don't know if I'll be back in 'The X Factor'. It's going to be shortly after the arrival, and I don't know if I want to rush. I need to decide soon.

"I love being in 'The X Factor' but we've got to see if we can work it out."

It had previously been suggested Holly would miss the nationwide audition stage of the competition, but would rejoin the show in time for the boot camp stage.

If Holly - who married TV producer Dan Baldwin in August 2007 - leaves the show, she will be the third presenter to quit 'The Xtra Factor' since the show began.

Original host Ben Shephard departed two years ago, to be replaced by Holly's best friend Fearne Cotton for the following series.

Holly joined the show in 2008.

Holly Willoughby

Holly Willoughby

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