Dermot O'Leary DJing at Ascot Dermot O'Leary, the familiar face of ITV's This Morning every Friday, is apparently set to embark on a thrilling new venture this year. The TV star, who first appeared as a stand-in presenter for Phillip Schofield on the breakfast show a decade ago, seems to have added another project to his extensive portfolio. Dermot will reportedly be at the helm of a pilot episode of a fresh show titled The Talent Test for a "major TV network.
" Details about the programme remain confidential, but it's said that the X Factor host will record the pilot at the Hackney Empire on Thursday, July 11, with audience tickets available online, according to the Mirror . A sneak peek of the show promises an "exciting evening of talent." Express.
co.uk has approached Dermot's representatives for comment. READ MORE Corrie's Street's Helen Worth 'to reunite with returning soap icon in exit plot' Dermot O'Leary is set to front a new talent show (Image: ITV) This news follows reports from The Sun that Dermot is creating a food-and-drink-themed travel show for ITV, where he will journey alone to explore Ireland, his parents' homeland.
Maria and Sean moved to England in 1968. A source told the publication that Dermot, despite being born and raised in Colchester, Essex, is "very proud" of his Irish roots. They said: "Dermot has always been incredibly close to his parents and very proud of his Irish heritage, having spent many a summer holiday back in the Emerald Isle.
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