A BAND from The X Factor has had a huge shake up after one member quit.
G4, who shot to fame on the very first series of the smash-hit ITV singing competition, have lost a member.
Credit: ITV
![X Factor Band Undergoes Shake Up as Member Exits and BGT Champion Takes His Place, 11 Years Post Simon Cowell's Departure 1 BGT winner Jai McDowall is officially joining G4](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/itv-pa-wire-note-editors-5107799.jpg)
BGT winner Jai McDowall is officially joining G4Credit: PA:Press Association
The band originally consisted of Jonathan Ansell, Mike Christie Duncan Sandilands, Lewis Raines and Matthew Stiff.
In a social media post, the other four members revealed Lewis has quit the group.
The singer has been replaced by Britain’s Got Talent winner Jai McDowall, who won the show in 2011.
It comes after Simon Cowell dropped the champion after revealing he was ‘disappointed’ he won the variety show.
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Jai appeared at the end of G4’s video as the remaining members of the group welcomed him with open arms.
Fans have been left devastated by the shake up, with many wishing Lewis the best.
One said: “I’m literally in shock!!! Crying like an absolute baby here.”
A second wrote: “Wow wow wow, I’m so sad to see Lewis go.”
“That’s a massive shock but you have to do what’s right for you. Will miss your cheekiness and your brilliant beaming smile,” said a third.
While a fourth commented: “Wow, that came out of the blue!!! Congratulations Jai Sooo happy for you. Looking forward to 2024.”
G4 will embark on a 20th anniversary tour next year.
![X Factor Band Undergoes Shake Up as Member Exits and BGT Champion Takes His Place, 11 Years Post Simon Cowell's Departure 4 The band originally consisted of Jonathan Ansell, Mike Christie, Duncan Sandilands, Lewis Raines and Matthew Stiff](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pic-shows-cover-debut-album-3166754.jpg)
The band originally consisted of Jonathan Ansell, Mike Christie, Duncan Sandilands, Lewis Raines and Matthew Stiff
![X Factor Band Undergoes Shake Up as Member Exits and BGT Champion Takes His Place, 11 Years Post Simon Cowell's Departure 5 They will celebrate their 20th anniversary next year after they rose to fame on The X Factor](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/jonathon-ansell-ben-thappa-mike-841478446-1.jpg)
They will celebrate their 20th anniversary next year after they rose to fame on The X FactorCredit: Getty
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