The Wrapped Up hitmaker came in second on the hit show in 2009, and now creator/judge Simon Cowell has confirmed Murs is returning to the stage as a presenter.

The singer and TV personality Caroline Flack will replace Dermot O'Leary, who recently quit the programme after eight years as host.

Cowell tells the BBC, "Olly has become one of Britain's biggest stars."

Murs adds, "I love the show and it kickstarted my career in music, which has given me the opportunity to do what I love. I already have the best job in the world and it's about to get better - I can't wait to get started and be part of finding some amazing new talent."

The 12th season of The X Factor will air in Britain later this year (15).