Rochelle Humes and KISS FM Radio DJ, Melvin Odoom have been announced as the new faces of ITV2's The Xtra Factor. The duo will join forces to co-host the hit entertainment show for its brand new series this autumn.The Saturdays star, 26, revealed the news on Twitter and said she was "beyond excited to joining the brilliant X Factor team".
© Photo: ITVRochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom have been confirmed as The Xtra Factor hosts
"So excited to land my dream job & with one of my best boys @Melvinodoom! Can't wait to start #XtraFactor @TheXFactor," the mum-of-one revealed.
Talking to ITV about joining the show, Rochelle also said: "I have watched The Xtra Factor for years so I am beyond excited about joining such a brilliant team and getting to work with my old friend Melvin makes it even better. I also can't wait to meet the contestants and be a part of their X Factor experience."
Melvin, who has co-hosted The KISS FM breakfast show for eight years alongside Rickie Haywood Williams, also revealed his excitement.
"Can't wait to start working with my good friend @RochelleHumes and the #XtraFactor team!!! @TheXFactor," he said to his 75,000 Twitter followers.
"I've always been a massive fan of the show and to get to present The Xtra Factor is a dream for me. We are there to support the contestants and have fun – I'm really looking forward to it!," he said to ITV.
The new presenting duo will be in the centre of the action, bringing the fun factor to the search to find a new music star. They will follow the auditions across the country, getting backstage gossip, unveiling unseen footage and getting unprecedented access to The X Factor judges, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Nick Grimshaw, Rita Ora and Simon Cowell.
The X Factor and The Xtra Factor will return this autumn on ITV and ITV2.
