By Felicity Thistlethwaite
Published: 14:35, 17 April 2014 | Updated: 15:57, 17 April 2014
She's famed for her role as co-host of The Xtra Factor with Matt Richardson but it looks like Caroline Flack, 34, might not be on this year's show.
The rumour is former X Factor contestant Rylan Clark has auditioned for the role – and Irish babe Laura Whitmore, 28, is also being lined up by producers to take over hosting duties.
A source said: 'It's a pretty stressful time, because Laura and Rylan have been screen tested but obviously, that makes it look like Caroline and Matt could be for the chop.
Toned and tanned: Caroline Flack stepped out in Los Angeles amid rumours she's been replaced on The Xtra Factor
They told the Daily Mirror newspaper: 'The final decision isn't made until the last minute - Olly Murs [who hosted 'The Xtra Factor' from 2011 until 2012] only found out he had the job just days before he started filming. So it's quite tense, as it's a big deal.'
But a source told Mail Online: 'Caroline is still in negotiations for the show and no decision has been made.'
Caroline is currently in Los Angeles where she's been chilling out with friends and catching some rays in the spring sunshine.
Who's that girl? Although there are rumours about her job, a source told Mail Online no decision had been made
Famous legs: The star was spotted strolling down the street showing off her toned and tanned pins in a teeny tiny pair of denim hotpants
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Among rumours of whether Caroline is set to return to the X Factor or whether newcomer Laura Whitmore will be taking over as the Xtra Factor female host, Caroline looked cool and collected as she caught some rays in LA her her tiny denim hotpants and white blazer.
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The star was spotted strolling down the street showing off her toned and tanned pins in a teeny tiny pair of denim hotpants anda white blazer.
Rylan, who shot to fame after appearing on The X Factor in 2012, impressed bosses after taking over from Emma Willis on Big Brother's Bit on the Side last year.
Meanwhile, Laura made her mark after taking over presenting duties from Caroline on the spin-off show 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! NOW!' in 2011.
She's certainly got the X Factor: Laura Whitmore is said to be being lined up for Caroline's role
Up in the air: Caroline and Matt could still make a return to the ITV programme later this year as no firm decision has been made as of yet
However, Caroline and Matt could still make a return to the ITV programme later this year as no firm decision has been made as of yet.
A production source explained: 'We're looking at what this year's series will look like but it is far too early to say what changes might be made.
'Matt and Caroline are great presenters and could still return as we haven't made any decisions yet.'
Meanwhile, the 34-year-old will front a brand new ITV2 panel show named Viral Tap, which will take a humorous look at the week's events through online clips and viral trends.
The star of the small screen will be joined on the series by her Xtra Factor co-host Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman.
Having a lovely time: Amid the furore Caroline appears to be enjoying some down time in LA
New venture: Caroline's sexy new shoot comes as it's announced she will front a brand new ITV2 panel show named Viral Tap alongside Xtra Factor co-host Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman
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