[Denver]

https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/b...nline-version/

I AM very sad to report that a talent show institution is coming to an end.

After 12 years, X Factor spin-off Xtra Factor is being taken off the air by ITV.

It’s the end of a programme which was launched alongside the main talent show by SIMON COWELL in 2004 and has made household names of former hosts including HOLLY WILLOUGHBY, FEARNE COTTON and CAROLINE FLACK.

The decision has nothing to do with the show’s recent run — which was fronted by RYLAN CLARK-NEAL and MATT EDMONDSON.

It is purely down to ITV bosses embracing the future, as they plan to focus on a digital spin-off instead.

A source said: “The Xtra Factor has had an incredible run on TV but the producers have realised they need to keep up with the times and move with the audience.