Laura Whitmore is in the running to be the NEW Xtra Factor host

We have to admit, it's coincidental timing but Laura Whitmore is being lined up as the new host of the Xtra Factor.

Laura quit the I'm A Celeb spin-off this week after five years of presenting the show and in her statement said it was time to move onto something new.

The Irish Mirror is reporting that current hosts Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes are getting the axe and the Bray native is now in the forefront to snatch the job.

“It’s no wonder Laura is being considered for the part – she’s beautiful, smart and has no shortage of experience when it comes to presenting,” an insider told the paper.