Huzzah! Dermot is on hand again this year to cheer on the contestants, and offer them a shoulder to cry on when things get tough.
He’ll also be presiding over the new judging panel - Louis, Gary, Tulisa and Kelly every Saturday night during the live shows. A television institution, Dermot got his first big break at T4 and went on to present shed loads of shows for the BBC and Channel 4, most notably on Big Brother's Little Brother which showcased the presenter’s talents at dealing with the public, and live TV.
One of the most down-to-earth stars you’ll ever meet – he is brilliant at putting nervous contestants at ease with his friendly, funny manner. As our superfans will testify as they waited in line at the auditions to receive one of his famous hugs and high-fives!
Dermot is also musically well-versed and knows his stuff – perfect for when you’re hosting the UK’s most popular talent contest. When not presenting, he can be found manning the decks every Saturday afternoon on The Dermot O’Leary Show over at BBC Radio2. Impressively, he won a prestigious Sony Radio Award for ‘Best Music Programme’ in 2008. Well done, D!
Quite possibly the most handsome man in TV, the presenter landed the coveted role of hosting The X Factor in 2007 and has since become a firm favourite amongst loyal viewers. Put simply, Dermot is X Factor and it’s hard to imagine the show without him.