I have always liked to fact that Kate Thornton gets lots of presenting work on ITV2, it makes her easier to avoid. But no such luck this Autumn. After presenting the back stage version of Pop Idol, Ms Thornton has been handed the main presenting job of ITV's new reality music show X Factor.
As previously reported, this new show is produced by Simon Cowell and will see music managers not only judge but also advise wannabes on the show. On that panel Cowell will be joined by Sharon Osbourne and by Westlife/Girls Aloud manager, and former Popstars judge, Louis Walsh.
Word is the show is already shaping up to be the most successful in history, with over 45,000 applications received to take part.