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Dermot O'Leary

British-Irish television presenter

Ireland · b. 1973

Dermot O'Leary, 41, was raised in Colchester. After studying at Middlesex University, he worked in TV as a runner and a researcher, then was picked to present Channel 4's T4. He produced and fronted Big Brother's Little Brother, has hosted The X Factor since 2007, and has his own show on BBC Radio 2. Next month he publishes his memoir, The Soundtrack To My Life. He is married to TV producer Dee Koppang and has homes in London, Italy and France.

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Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight read 575 other answers →

On Curracloe beach with my family in Wexford, circa 1980, after a swim.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2014 source ↗

Question If you could edit your past, what would you change? Failure & regret read 202 other answers →

I had my heart broken a lot in my teens, but I'm not sure I'd change it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2014 source ↗

Question Which living person do you most admire, and why? Values & belief read 400 other answers →

My parents for the roots; my old parish priest, Father Arthur Barrow, for the fire and the reason; Richard Curtis for the drive and humanity; and, for living in the public eye with principles, George Clooney.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2014 source ↗

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