Zoe's X Factored out

Updated 13.55 Thu Mar 29 2007
Keywords: Kate Thornton, judge, X Factor, Zoe Ball

Zoe Ball has denied she's lined up to become the presenter of the next series of X Factor.

The new host of Grease Is The Word had been a favourite to take over from Kate Thornton who was booted off the programme.

"Whoever takes over has got a huge job on their hands" - Zoe Ball

She said: "The thing is, I think with what's happening with X Factor is that anyone who's ever presented anything is going to be connected with it.

"The thing is I love Kate Thornton. I think she did a great job, she's a great lass and I think it's a real shame what's happened.

"So I haven't spoken to her, but she's a good lass and she'll bounce back and I'm sure the press has exaggerated a lot of it."

She added: "Whoever takes over has got a huge job on their hands. I wouldn't want it to be me."

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