[Arneldo]

X FACTOR bosses have approached top showbiz agents — in a bid to replace host Kate Thornton.

They have compiled a list to potentially take over from Kate, 33, in the next series.

They include Fearne Cotton and Big Brother’s Little Brother’s Dermot O’Leary. Last night, a source said: “Kate is a lovely girl but the feeling is they want to send the fourth series show into the stratosphere.

“It’s one of Britain’s top rated shows and bosses are constantly looking for ways to revamp the format.

“Replacing Kate is one of the options for the next series.”

X Factor currently pulls in around ten million viewers.

They have also followed smash US hit American Idol by introducing celebrity performers, including Lionel Richie and Rod Stewart.

Crooner Tony Bennett joins the bill on Saturday night. Last night, an X Factor spokeswoman said: “Kate is a fantastic presenter and we’re in the middle of an incredibly successful third series.

“Her talent in running a major live studio show is unprecedented and we look forward to continuing to work with her.”

Dermot O’Leary’s agent, meanwhile, was staying tight-lipped.

The Sun

[Noopie]

Noo! Not Kate.

Replace Louis!!

[x_mel_x]

Kates great at it!!i reckon ben shepard should replace her.

[Dan_]

Kate just shouts and says the same things each week.I would be in favour of her being replaced.

[Arneldo]

I lke her but id much prefer Fearne!!

[MarkWaldorf]

I would stop watching if she was replaced. They keep finding ways to change the show, when really they're just ruining it.

[andybigbro]

No Kate is the Bestest

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Andy!
No Kate is the Bestest

[Jay]

I don't really like Kate, i hope this is true

[xGemmax]

Why change things? They are fine as they are

[BB-Rocks]

Not a big fan of Kate, but shes a major aprt of the show. Its like Davina being part of Big Brother. Kate is an ok presenter, but much better than both Fearne and Dermot.

[SiMoN!]

i dont think it would be x-factor with out her

but i do make fun of her ever week


i hope she stays

[sol]

My parents don't like her, personally I don't mind her, I can't imagine anyone else presenting TXF to be honest.

[Chrizzle]

I like Kate. Shes unique, hope they dont replace her.

[Ella]

Originally posted by BB fernzy
Kate just shouts and says the same things each week.I would be in favour of her being replaced.

LMAO! Yeah i agree with that, there must be someone better then her!

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Elz_Belz

LMAO! Yeah i agree with that, there must be someone better then her!

It's not exactly a difficult job but she still makes errors like on saturday when 4sure went she was asking questions to the one that was crying, how's he going to answer?

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by BB fernzy

It's not exactly a difficult job but she still makes errors like on saturday when 4sure went she was asking questions to the one that was crying, how's he going to answer?

Cause shes told who to question and he was the nearest one. She noticed anyway and consulted him, then she moved on and asked another one.

[REVOLUTION]

Kate annoys me they do need a change maybe a presenter we havent heard of yet and this COULD launch there career

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Markus

Cause shes told who to question and he was the nearest one. She noticed anyway and consulted him, then she moved on and asked another one.

She should use a bit of common sense then rather than being a yes woman

[Corkie]

Originally posted by BB fernzy

She should use a bit of common sense then rather than being a yes woman

Yeh i was thinking that... Meh I dont really care to be honest she's a tad boring if you ask me!