One of the most distinctive voices on television, X Factor announcer Peter Dickinson, has quit after 11 years on the show.

Mr Dickinson, who's been on the show since 2004, said: "After the best 11 years with the X Factor, it's time for me to check out and cut loose."

He follows host Dermot O'Leary and veteran judge Louis Walsh, who both quit ahead of the new series.

Simon Cowell is joined on the judging panel by Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw this year.

O'Leary has been replaced by co-hosts Olly Murs and Caroline Flack.

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