Rylan Clark-Neal is OFFICIALLY confirmed as The Xtra Factor presenter alongside Matt Edmondson

The TV presenter is heading back to where it all began*

Rylan Clark-Neal

by Jenni McKnight |
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Rylan Clark-Neal has finally CONFIRMED the rumours and revealed he's joining The Xtra Factor presenting team.

Yay!

After four years away, Rylan is heading back to The X Factor to host the spin-off show alongside Matt Edmondson, who was announced on Monday.

"Finally, I'm so excited to say I'm coming back to where it all began!" the 27 year old said in a video shared on The X Factor's official Twitter account earlier today.

"I'm not coming back to sing, don't worry. I'm coming back as host of The Xtra Factor with the lovely Matt Edmondson.

"I can't wait to get back, I'm so excited to see everyone."

Matt Edmondson

He also revealed that the show will be aired live for the very first time this year.

Rylan last appeared on The X Factor in 2012 when he made it to the live shows of the singing competition.

Last month, Rylan remained coy when Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby seemed to reference rumours he was joining the show on This Morning.

After discussing Matt's new role, Phillip cheekily said: "I have a feeling that there are more legs on this story… long legs on this story. I think there is more to come."

Oh Phillip, you're so cheeky.

Holly then added: "I funnily enough have that feeling too. I don't think he is flying solo on this."

That wasn't enough to catch Rylan out though, was it?

We CAN'T WAIT to see what Rylan and Matt have in store in for us.

*Other than Signed by Katie Price, obvs.

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