Dermot O'Leary

Dermot O’Leary is a decorated television and radio presenter, who has forged a successful career and status as a household name across the UK. With countless illustrious presenting slots under his belt, from being the Presenter of The X Factor to Co-Presenter of This Morning, Dermot is a highly recognisable face of mainstream television. Renowned for his talent in commanding an audience, Dermot oozes with stage presence and is no stranger to the bright lights of the media industry. Aside from his television commitments, Dermot is also now a highly popular event or awards host, hired for not only his star appeal but his prowess in captivating audiences of all ages.

Dermot first made his journey into the world of entertainment as a DJ for BBC Essex. Following his roles as the Presenter of Big Brother’s Little Brother and Shattered for Channel 4, Dermot was snapped up in 2007 to become the Presenter of The X Factor. For several successful years, Dermot commanded The X Factor stage, introducing many now renowned superstars to the stage in the infancy of their careers. Having left The X Factor in 2015, Dermot returned to the show just a year later, along with fulfilling roles as the Presenter of The National Television Awards, the 37th BRIT Awards, Comic Relief, Sport Relief and Children in Need. He was also sought by the BBC as the Presenter of The Getaway Car and as a Guest Presenter of The One Show. Back in 2020, Dermot was appointed as the Co-Presenter of This Morning, taking to the stage of yet another greatly loved British TV programme.

Most recently, Dermot presented a special episode of Saving Lives at Sea, commemorating the 2024 bicentenary of the RNLI. Aside from his commitments to television, Dermot is also a staple presenter on the radio, having been the Presenter of the BBC Radio 2 Saturday Morning Breakfast Show since 2017. Having also presented coverage of the BRIT Awards and South by Southwest for BBC Radio 2, Dermot has been recognised with the Sony Gold Awards for Music Programme of the Year in 2008, 2010 and 2013. When he is not found presenting TV or radio shows, Dermot can be found acting as a President of the Young People’s Trust for the Environment, a Patron for CineMagic or raising money for charities such as Barnardo’s and Comic Relief. Dermot is also an acclaimed children’s author, having become the bestselling author of the Toto the Ninja Cat series.

With a decorated career as a television and radio presenter to his name, Dermot O’Leary now translates his expertise into event and awards hosting. Having dominated the screens of British television for almost two decades, Dermot is without a doubt a popular presenter across the country. Having commanded countless stages and audiences throughout his career, Dermot is the perfect host for a variety of events. Confident, calm and engaging, make Dermot O’Leary your first choice when looking to hire an event or awards host for your next event.