Dermot Has Not Decided To Leave Big Brother's Little Brother

Simon Cowell has admitted that he wants Dermot O'Leary to quit Big Brother's Little Brother.

Simon told The Mirror, "I hope that next year he only does The X Factor. It's a much bigger gig."

Meanwhile, in an exclusive chat with heat magazine Dermot revealed that he has been stunned with suggestions he is to leave and says he’s no-where near making up his mind.

He revealed, “God I’ve not even thought about that yet. I’ve read in the papers that it’s my last BB which is weird. I’ve loved this year: very busy, but so much fun.”
Read more on Dermot in heat magazine - out now.

Dermot O’Leary Has Dubbed Vernon Kay A Liar

Dermot O' Leary, currently hosting Big Brother’s Little Brother, landed one of the hottest jobs in TV earlier this year when he was announced as the new host of ITV’s X-Factor.

Since then other presenters believed to be in the running have insisted they would have turned the job down.

Speaking to heat magazine Dermot hit back saying, “There are probably only two people in the country who would turn down that job.”

Referring to an interview Vernon Kay did with heat in April, in which he said he wouldn’t take the job if it was offered to him, Dermot added, “Everyone else who says they’d turn it down, they’re lying. They’ve said it to you. It’s the biggest show in the country.”

“Unless you’re Jonathan Ross or Ant and Dec…if you say you’d turn it down, you’re full of s**t. Even Davina wouldn’t turn that job down – she told me herself.”
Read more in heat magazine, out now

X Factor Judges Revealed

Dannii Minogue and Brian Friedman are to join The X Factor's judging panel.

The pair will join judges Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne - after Louis Walsh was axed.

Choreographer Friedman, who is currently a judge on 'Grease Is The Word' said, "I’m flattered...”

Singer Danni Minogue said, "I can’t wait to be part of The X Factor team and get up close and personal on a daily basis with Simon.

Dermot O'Leary will also make his debut as the show's host, replacing Kate Thornoton.
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Host Quits Xtra Factor

Ben Shephard, who hosted the X-Factor spin-off show the Xtra Factor, has quit the show to work on a BBC1 programme.

An X-Factor insider told the Sun, "Ben was not that happy when Dermot [O'Leary] got the job. He thought he should get a shot."

A spokesman for Shephard said there was no truth in the suggestion and that he wishes the X-Factor staff all the best.

Ben will now be working on the BBC show Dance X, which is currently looking for UK's best dancing talent to create a new dance group.

Original X-Factor host Kate Thornton was axed along with judge Louis Walsh.

Danni Minogue could step in as a new judge while Simon Cowell is still looking for a fourth.

Dermot Is New X Factor Host

ITV has announced that Dermot O'Leary is the new host of The X Factor.

The 33-year-old will replace kate Thornton.

Dermot has signed to present the next two series of the show.

He said: "I was very flattered to be offered the job to host such a hugely successful show. I’m really looking forward to working with Simon and the team on the kind of Saturday night entertainment show I grew up watching."

O'Leary has previously presented Big Brother’s Little Brother.

Randy Jackson To Be New X Factor Judge?

American Idol judge Randy Jackson is poised to replace Louis Walsh as one of two new judges on The X Factor, reports DigitalSpy.

The 50-year-old record producer, who has worked with Madonna, George Michael and Aretha Franklin during his 25-year music career, is said to be on the verge of signing a deal to appear on the TV singing contest.

He admitted: "I’d love to do it. I can’t wait to come to London. It will be a fantastic opportunity. I love working with Simon Cowell. We’re great friends.”

Jessica Simpson, Mel B and DJ Chris Moyles are among those rumored to be the fourth judge.

The two new judges will join Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne on the panel.

Meanwhile it is believed that Simon is keen to get a male presenter to replace Kate Thornton following the success that Ryan Seacrest has had fronting American Idol.

An offer was made to Dermot O'Leary, but he declined due to Big Brother commitments, reports The Mirror. Simon was also keen on T4's Steve Jones, but he too was unavailable.