Dermot O'Leary 'may not return to X Factor'
Dermot O'Leary has presented The X Factor since 2007.
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Saturday, 28, Jan 2012 12:27
By Beth Curtis
Dermot O'Leary has admitted that he is yet to be confirmed to return as presenter of The X Factor.
The host, who replaced Kate Thornton to front the ITV talent competition in 2007, told The Sun that producer Simon Cowell was currently reviewing all positions on the show.
Commenting on this year's show, O'Leary said: "I've not signed yet. The next month or so will be telling. I'll either be doing it or I won't."
He added: "You never know. That's the thing working for Simon and working on that show."
Last year's show saw an overhaul on the judging panel, with Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue exiting and Simon Cowell stepping back in order to work on the US version of The X Factor.
Take That's Gary Barlow, N-Dubz's Tulisa Contostavlos and former Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland joined Louis Walsh – but the show suffered in a ratings battle with BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.
O'Leary added that his impending wedding to long-term girlfriend Dee Koppang would keep him busy this year and his work commitments would have to be juggled alongside the preparations.