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Dermot O'Leary
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Dermot O’Leary spends his Saturday afternoon’s presenting The Dermot O’Leary Show on BBC Radio 2 (3pm-6pm) having cut his teeth on XFM several years ago. He was delighted to collect a prestigious Sony Radio Award for ‘The Best Music Programme’ at the 2008 ceremony. Dermot is a fantastic live presenter, awards host and 'ad libber' at any corporate event.
X Factor & Presenting Work
Dermot successfully landed the coveted role of presenting ITV1’s The X Factor where he offer contestants support, encouragement and a shoulder to cry on as they endure the nerve wracking experience that is the judging room, as well as presiding over Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue once the show reaches the live studio every Saturday evening.
In 2001, Dermot became the host of Big Brother’s Little Brother on E4, the companion show to Channel 4’s Big Brother. He continued this for 7 series taking him right through to 2007. He gained consistently high ratings and a dedicated audience that tuned in throughout the years.
He has always been a music fan and fronted both Re-Covered for BBC3, won an RTS award, nominated for a Montreaux Rose for Channel 4’s music extravaganza UK Music Hall Of Fame which featured live performances from legends such as James Brown, Brian Wilson and Bon Jovi.
Diverse Presenter
Diversity is Dermot’s strength, spending the early part of his career as a researcher; he went on to establish the hugely successful T4 for Channel 4. Some of his credits include reporting from Costa Rica on the plight of the Leatherback Turtle for Extinct on ITV1, hosting prime time BBC1 quiz show 1 v 100, fronting three series of SAS Are You Tough Enough? for BBC2, Born To Win for BBC1, Some Of My Best Friends Are… Catholic and Shattered for Channel 4. He also presented Dermot’s Sporting Buddies for BBC3 which was made by Murfia, his own production company.
Live Presenting
'Live' is Dermot's forte and he has hosted many events, including Party in the Park, The Clothes Show Live, The Empire Film Awards, The British Independent Film Awards , The Heat Crusaid Auction and most recently the Oxfam Make Trade Fair Concert.
When Dermot has some spare time, he loves anything marine-based like sea fishing and surfing or you may see him out on his newly acquired Royal Enfield motorbike or supporting his beloved Arsenal FC.
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Dermot O'Leary hosts the glittering 2010 National Television Awards, Loose Women win Most Popular Factual programme and Stephen Fry the Special Recognition Award
25th January 2010Daytime viewers of Loose Women voted it the Most Popular Factual progamme at the 2010 National Television Awards with panelists Carol McGiffin and Sherrie Hewson collecting the award on the night. The television award ceremony was hosted by Dermot O'Leary who was also part of the winning X Factor team. Entertainment was provided by X Factor's Joe McElderry and Jedwood - who would have thought...!
25th January 2010Daytime viewers of Loose Women voted it the Most Popular Factual progamme at the 2010 National Television Awards with panelists Carol McGiffin and Sherrie Hewson collecting the award on the night. The television award ceremony was hosted by Dermot O'Leary who was also part of the winning X Factor team. Entertainment was provided by X Factor's Joe McElderry and Jedwood - who would have thought...!
See Joanna Lumley's 'In the Land of the Northern Lights' nominated for a National Television Award
13th January 2010Joanna Lumley's film 'In the Land of the Northern Lights' could hardly be repeated on a better day than today with snow falling yet again around Britain. Brought up in the tropics, Joanna dreamt of snow and the film follows her ambition to see the Northern Lights. The film has been nominated for a National Television Award and the results will be announced by Dermot O'Leary on 20th January on ITV1
13th January 2010Joanna Lumley's film 'In the Land of the Northern Lights' could hardly be repeated on a better day than today with snow falling yet again around Britain. Brought up in the tropics, Joanna dreamt of snow and the film follows her ambition to see the Northern Lights. The film has been nominated for a National Television Award and the results will be announced by Dermot O'Leary on 20th January on ITV1
Ant & Dec nominated for three National Televison Awards
6th January 2010Ant and Dec have been nominated for TV presenters of the year at the National TV Awards - a prize they have won eight times in a row! They also have nominations in the entertainment programme category for I'm a Celebrity and Saturday Night Takeaway. Presenter, Dermot O'Leary will host the awards ceremony at London's O2 Arena on the 20th January.
6th January 2010Ant and Dec have been nominated for TV presenters of the year at the National TV Awards - a prize they have won eight times in a row! They also have nominations in the entertainment programme category for I'm a Celebrity and Saturday Night Takeaway. Presenter, Dermot O'Leary will host the awards ceremony at London's O2 Arena on the 20th January.
Russell Brand & Chris Moyles pick up Sony award
13th May 2008Comic Russell Brand has won a Gold award for his BBC Radio 2 show at this year's Sony awards. Radio 1's Chris Moyles took home the prize for Best Breakfast Show, beating Johnny Vaughan from Capital 95.8.
13th May 2008Comic Russell Brand has won a Gold award for his BBC Radio 2 show at this year's Sony awards. Radio 1's Chris Moyles took home the prize for Best Breakfast Show, beating Johnny Vaughan from Capital 95.8.
Entertainment & Arts Review of 2008
30th December 2008A year of reality shows, great paintings and controversy - it all happened in the world of arts, television and radio in 2008. Here are some of the years highlights....
30th December 2008A year of reality shows, great paintings and controversy - it all happened in the world of arts, television and radio in 2008. Here are some of the years highlights....
Newsreaders help raise record sum for Children in Need
16th November 2008Some of the BBC's best known newsreaders performed a medley of ABBA songs to help raise a record 21 million pounds for Children in Need.
16th November 2008Some of the BBC's best known newsreaders performed a medley of ABBA songs to help raise a record 21 million pounds for Children in Need.
Children's BAFTA Nominations Announced
7th November 2008Nominations are out for this year's EA British Academy Children's Awards. The event celebrates excellence in children's film, television and video games.
7th November 2008Nominations are out for this year's EA British Academy Children's Awards. The event celebrates excellence in children's film, television and video games.
Radio Presenters & Interviewers are More Popular than Ever
5th August 2010There has been a big boost in radio listeners over the past few months and interviewing and hosting skills make radio presenters such as Evan Davies and Sarah Montague some of the best conference facilitators around.
5th August 2010There has been a big boost in radio listeners over the past few months and interviewing and hosting skills make radio presenters such as Evan Davies and Sarah Montague some of the best conference facilitators around.
Terry Wogan confirms that Chris Evans will replace him as Radio 2 Breakfast host
7th September 2009Sir Terry, 71, told listeners of the long-running Wake Up to Wogan that he would be stepping down at the end of the year.Chris Evans is due to take over the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show slot. However, Sir Terry will not be quitting the airwaves altogether as he has an exciting new show lined up. The DJ said this was the hardest decision he has ever had to make in his broadcasting career. Wake up to Wogan has an army of fans, 8 million of whom tune in on a daily basis to hear his idiosyncratic musings.
7th September 2009Sir Terry, 71, told listeners of the long-running Wake Up to Wogan that he would be stepping down at the end of the year.Chris Evans is due to take over the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show slot. However, Sir Terry will not be quitting the airwaves altogether as he has an exciting new show lined up. The DJ said this was the hardest decision he has ever had to make in his broadcasting career. Wake up to Wogan has an army of fans, 8 million of whom tune in on a daily basis to hear his idiosyncratic musings.
Parkinson's last stand
26th November 2007The TV veteran handpicked the final lineup himself, which included David Beckham, Sir Michael Caine, Dame Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Peter Kay, Dame Edna Everage.
26th November 2007The TV veteran handpicked the final lineup himself, which included David Beckham, Sir Michael Caine, Dame Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Peter Kay, Dame Edna Everage.
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