Today (March 29), ITV, Syco and Thames have announced that award-winning presenter Dermot O'Leary will be back to front the new series of The X Factor later this year.
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Previously hosting the show for eight consecutive years, Dermot will return to the show after just a year off, and he's excited to get back onboard.
O'Leary said: "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 ver close to my heart, after having hosted it for eight years. I'm really looking forward to it, and excited to be back."
Simon Cowell adds: "Dermot's back! Hooray! And so is his dancing! Welcome home Dermot."
He's not the only favourite making a comeback this year, with the intimate room auditions also seeing aspiring stars go face-to-face with the judges in the most personal setting possible.
Those hoping to win over three members of the panel can apply now via https://application.xfactor.tv/ and can audition by submitting a video or by attending a Mobile or Open Audition.
This year the Open Audition Tour will visit eight cities, travelling to Glasgow, Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Newcastle, London, Manchester and Liverpool.
If you turn up and impress the team, you'll be given the chance to audition for the judges in summer.
X Factor Open Audition dates are as follows:
- Glasgow - Hampden Park - April 7
- Birmingham - Birmingham City Football Club - April 9 and 10
- Cardiff - Holland House - April 17
- Dublin - 3 Arena - April 24
- Newcastle - Newcastle United Football Club - April 27
- London - ExCel Centre - May 1
- Manchester - EventCity - May 7
- Liverpool - Liverpool Convention Centre - May 14
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