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Dermot O’Leary to return to The X Factor after a year away Dermot O’Leary to return to The X Factor after a year away
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Dermot O’Leary is to return to The X Factor, a year after he left the ITV talent show.Dermot O’Leary is to return to The X Factor, a year after he left the ITV talent show.
The presenter, much loved for his dance routines on the series, has said he is “excited to be back” as presenter.The presenter, much loved for his dance routines on the series, has said he is “excited to be back” as presenter.
The X Factor boss Simon Cowell added: “Dermot’s back, hooray! And so is his dancing! Welcome home, Dermot.”The X Factor boss Simon Cowell added: “Dermot’s back, hooray! And so is his dancing! Welcome home, Dermot.”
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O’Leary, who had been a mainstay of Cowell’s show for eight years, departed in 2015, saying it was “time for me to move on”.O’Leary, who had been a mainstay of Cowell’s show for eight years, departed in 2015, saying it was “time for me to move on”.
However, the star has now said he is “really looking forward” to the forthcoming series.However, the star has now said he is “really looking forward” to the forthcoming series.
“I’m very flattered to be asked back to The X Factor, and am currently dusting off my dancing shoes,” O’Leary said.“I’m very flattered to be asked back to The X Factor, and am currently dusting off my dancing shoes,” O’Leary said.
“There is nothing more exciting than hosting live TV on a Saturday night. The show is naturally very close to my heart, after having hosted it for eight years.“There is nothing more exciting than hosting live TV on a Saturday night. The show is naturally very close to my heart, after having hosted it for eight years.
“I’m really looking forward to it, and excited to be back.”“I’m really looking forward to it, and excited to be back.”
Olly Murs and Caroline Flack, one-time presenters of X Factor’s sister show The Xtra Factor, attempted to step into O’Leary’s shoes in 2015.Olly Murs and Caroline Flack, one-time presenters of X Factor’s sister show The Xtra Factor, attempted to step into O’Leary’s shoes in 2015.
But their tenure was marked by falling audience figures – with BBC rival Strictly Come Dancing frequently triumphing in the ratings – and a number of gaffes.But their tenure was marked by falling audience figures – with BBC rival Strictly Come Dancing frequently triumphing in the ratings – and a number of gaffes.
During the live final won by teenager Louisa Johnson, technical issues left the duo exposed on stage, and earlier in the live shows run, chart-topping singer Murs prematurely announced the exit of contestant Monica Michael.During the live final won by teenager Louisa Johnson, technical issues left the duo exposed on stage, and earlier in the live shows run, chart-topping singer Murs prematurely announced the exit of contestant Monica Michael.
Fans who called for O’Leary’s return will welcome the BBC Radio 2 DJ’s familiar “Your Saturday night starts right here” catchphrase and twirl.Fans who called for O’Leary’s return will welcome the BBC Radio 2 DJ’s familiar “Your Saturday night starts right here” catchphrase and twirl.
Another favourite making a comeback for 2016 is the room auditions.Another favourite making a comeback for 2016 is the room auditions.
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Wannabe pop stars will find themselves face to face in front of the judges in an intimate setting.Wannabe pop stars will find themselves face to face in front of the judges in an intimate setting.
If they impress three or more of the judges, they will move on to the next stage of the competition.If they impress three or more of the judges, they will move on to the next stage of the competition.
Thames TV managing director and interim FremantleMedia UK chief wxecutive Richard Holloway said: “Dermot is a much-loved part of The X Factor and one of the best presenters in the business.Thames TV managing director and interim FremantleMedia UK chief wxecutive Richard Holloway said: “Dermot is a much-loved part of The X Factor and one of the best presenters in the business.
“We’re thrilled he’s back on board for our new series.”“We’re thrilled he’s back on board for our new series.”
ITV director of television Kevin Lygo said: “ITV has an enviable raft of entertainment formats, and a fantastic range of talented presenters.ITV director of television Kevin Lygo said: “ITV has an enviable raft of entertainment formats, and a fantastic range of talented presenters.
“The X Factor, and Dermot, are an important part of the ITV family, and we’re really looking forward to welcoming them back to our screens this autumn.”“The X Factor, and Dermot, are an important part of the ITV family, and we’re really looking forward to welcoming them back to our screens this autumn.”