Dermot O’Leary returns to host The X Factor

ITV has confirmed Dermot O’Leary will return to host The X Factor.
O’Leary has been the main host of the singing reality show since he replaced Kate Thornton in 2007. He has said today that he is delighted to be returning.

“I’m delighted to be returning to The X Factor as I just love the gig.   I hope The X Factor 2012 continues to bring a sense of fun to Saturday and Sunday nights and gives the nation a show that they can laugh, cry and sometimes scream at!” – Dermot O’Leary

He will be joining Louis Walsh and Gary Barlow who are also returning. Kelly Rowland announced she won’t be returning due to ‘scheduling clashes’. It’s not known if Tulisa Contostavlos is to return. Dannii Minogue is rumoured to be making a comeback, after her last series in 2010.
O’Leary rose to fame hosting Big Brother’s Little Brother and as one of the original T4 presenters.