Olly Murs: I did a good job hosting The X Factor

The former host said despite the "hiccups" he felt he performed well
Good job: Olly Murs on his X Factor role
Dave Benett
Emma Powell7 April 2016
The Weekender

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Olly Murs has said he believes he was a good X Factor host – despite a few “hiccups”.

Murs, 31 – who famously announced Monica Michael’s exit too early last series – said he has no regrets following his departure from the talent show and said he hopes to return to TV in the future.

“In my heart, I felt like I did a good job and there were a few hiccups along the way but that’s what live TV is about,” he told Metro.

“The biggest learning experience was doing live television and presenting the biggest show on TV.

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“I’d only ever presented The Xtra Factor and a couple of bits and bobs along the way, so to be given the biggest gig on TV was a huge opportunity and I loved it.

“It’s something I’ll never forget and hopefully I can take that into more TV work in the future.”

Murs – who found fame on The X Factor in 2009 – said he quit as host because juggling the show and his new album would have been too “difficult”.

He said: “To do my new album and promote it as well as doing The X Factor would have been too difficult. I’ve still got a deal with Sony for another three albums.”

Caroline Flack - who co-hosted the 2015 series with Murs - was this week forced to deny reports that his departure had put a temporary end to their friendship.

She tweeted: “Who makes up this stuff!!!! I must be talking to an imaginary Olly then.”

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