Dermot O’Leary confirms he is RETURNING to The X Factor

 42-year-old broadcaster Dermot O’Leary, who is known for his fancy footwork and dancing routines, has confirmed his return, saying:

‘I’m very flattered to be asked back to The X Factor, and am currently dusting off my dancing shoes.’

‘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.’

And show boss Simon Cowell was just as delighted to have him back, as he said: ‘Dermot’s back, hooray! And so is his dancing! Welcome home, Dermot.’

Dermot, who had been a mainstay of Simon’s show, departed in 2015 saying it was ‘time for me to move on’.

Since then he has hosted the BBC One series The Getaway Car, which has received decidedly mixed reviews – which may have prompted his change of heart for the talent competition.