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Dermot O’Leary says X Factor 2009 is ‘unpredictable’

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X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary has said that this year’s series is too close to call. After last week’s shock result, which saw bookies favourite Danyl Johnson end up in the bottom two acts, Dermot says there has never been a more open X Factor.

He wrote in The News Of The World: “That performance by the twins sums up what the series has been like so far. UNPREDICTABLE.”

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X Factor: presenters told to back John and Edward Grimes

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A document leaked to The Sun, has suggested that X Factor presenters have been told to back John and Edward Grimes.

In a bid to stop the hate campaign, X Factor bosses reportedly sent a memo to Holly Willoughby, Dermot O’Leary and PR staff saying it would “be great to defend John and Edward.”

A source said: “Bosses didn’t expect the twins to get such a bad reaction from the public. They want people on their side.”

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X Factor: Dermot says its hard to predict a winner

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Dermot O’Leary has said that it is nearly impossible to predict the winner of this year’s X Factor series, at this early stage.

With the live shows about to kick off tonight, Dermot told The Sun:

“”If you look on paper the over 25s and the girls are very strong. But no-one was talking about Alexandra Burke this time last year – everyone was talking about Laura (White).

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X Factor: Dermot O’Leary calls Stacey Solomon the new Jade Goody

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X Factor presenter, Dernot O’Leary has insulted Stacey Solomon, by branding her as the new Jade Goody. Dermot thinks that the British people will welcome Stacey into their hearts in the way they welcomed Jade, lets hope they don’t turn on her as viciously too.

Dermot told The Sun: “She has that same lovely oblivious quality.

“I was talking to her the other day in the studio and was saying to her try not to think about it too much, just really enjoy it.

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X Factor: Dermot O’Leary calls Anton’s remarks ‘unacceptable’

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X Factor presenter, Dermot O’Leary, has admitted that he was shocked when he heard about the racist term used by Anton Du Beke, and branded his choice of words ‘unacceptable.’

Dermot told The Mirror:

“I don’t want to trade low blows to Strictly but the thing about The X Factor is it does show modern Britain and a lot of positives to do with British society.”

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Dermot O’Leary relieved by Big Brother axe

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Dermot O’Leary has said that he is relieved that Channel 4 bosses have canceled Big Brother.

The channel have announced that next year’s eries will be the last and former Big Brother’s Little Brother presenter has said that the show is “exhausted.”

“I felt a bit sad, but only for ten minutes,” he told The Sun.

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Dermot O’Leary not ‘blown away’ by Big Brother 10

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Dermot O’Leary has admitted that he hasn’t been “blown away” by this years Big Brother show.

The former Big Brother’s Little Brother host told Heat magazine that while he still feels protective of the show, he no longer has the time to watch it on a daily basis.

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Dermot O’Leary Shocked By Arlene Phillips Sacking

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X Factor host Dermot O’Leary has admitted that he was shocked by the BBC’s sacking of Arlene Phillips. Arlene was replaced on Strictly Come Dancing by former winner, Alesha Dixon.

Dermot says that he found Arlene the heart of the show and compared her to Simon Cowell.

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X Factor 2009: New Judges Pictures

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The X Factor judges always were a pack of posers, just look at the pouts in this newest set of promo shots.

I am loving Dannii Minogue’s new hair but Dermot needs a trim, Holly looks as pretty as ever and does Simon Cowell ever change?

More pictures over the jump.

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Dermot O’Leary Says Simon Cowell Never Stops Being Frightening

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X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary says that he is very afraid of Simon Cowell and that he never knows whether or not to take him seriously.

O’Leary has been on the show since 2007 and he recently told Psychologies magazine: “He’s quick to tell you if you do something wrong. That never stops being frightening.

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Susan Boyle For X Factor 2009?

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Susan Boyle has reportedly been lined up to appear on this years X Factor series.

Show bosses are said to want Susan to duet with one of the final acts, which would also mean that she would fill a mentoring spot on the show.

X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary told The Sun: “Who she’s going to duet with – that’s the fun part.”

He added: “She was brilliant. I think finishing second was probably the best thing that could have happened to her.”

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X Factor: Dermot hearts Cheryl!

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X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary was all doe eyed as he accepted the show’s third Bafta this week. In his speech he dedicated it to new judge Cheryl Cole.

The presenter said the Girls Aloud singer had brought a “human touch” to the ITV1 talent show.

Dermot said: “She has been incredible this year — she has been such a great judge for us. She injected a new lease of life into all of us because of the warmth she gives out.

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X Factor 2009: Dermot O’Leary Facing £100,000 Pay Cut

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X Factor host Dermot O’leary is said to be facing a £100,000 pay cut for this years series.

Last year O’Leary is said to have been paid £1 million for presenting the Saturday night show, however this year is expected to sign a contract for £900,000.

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Amy Winehouse Begging For X Factor Tickets!

X Factor presenter, Dermot O’Leary has said that troubled singer, Amy Winehouse has been begging him for tickets to come and watch the show.

Dermot told The Daily Star: “The other day I was on the phone to Russell Brand and he suddenly hands it over to Amy – who asks me for tickets! ­But I didn’t have any to give her.”

How bizarre!

X Factor: Dermot O’Leary Apologises To Louis Walsh

X Factor presenter, Dermot O’Leary, has been forced to apologise to judge Louis Walsh after making various ‘camp’ jibes to him on Saturday night’s show.

Louis was rumoured to be furious with Dermot after Saturday night’s show and gave him a right rollicking backstage.

An insider told the The Sun: “Dermot was really shocked by how badly Louis reacted, he never meant to be insulting. He was being matey and jokey.

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