This Morning star Dermot O’Leary has been on our screens for decades now – but would it surprise you to learn that ‘Dermot’ isn’t actually his real name?
So if Dermot isn’t his real name, what is? And is it time to finally reveal it?
Real name of This Morning star Dermot O’Leary revealed
Dermot has been on our screens since 1998 – when he first hosted T4 on Channel 4. Following his stint on T4, Dermot went on to host Big Brother’s Little Brother, SAS: Are You Tough Enough, and Top of the Pops.
In 2007, Dermot began hosting The X-Factor on ITV. He hosted the show until it ended in 2018.
Since 2021, Dermot has been hosting This Morning alongside Alison Hammond. The pair host the show on Fridays but have stepped in to host the whole week during half-term breaks and holidays.
But, it may surprise you to know that Dermot’s real name isn’t in fact Dermot – it’s Seán! To be exact, his name is Seán Dermot Fintan O’Leary – which is also his father’s name. However, it doesn’t appear as though Dermot has ever revealed the reason behind his name change.
Dermot O’Leary ‘deeply affected’ by This Morning scandal
Meanwhile, last year, a body language expert revealed that Dermot has been “deeply affected” by the Phillip Schofield affair scandal. On June 2, 2023, Dermot and Alison discussed Phillip’s scandal.
Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, body language expert Darren Stanton claimed Alison’s face was “completely solemn” as she spoke about her former colleague’s scandal.
“You could see she was very emotional before she started the piece to camera,” the expert claimed. “Dermot held it together, but by the latter end of the interview, he also appeared very emotional. It’s clear he is deeply affected by the situation.”
“I feel that the two are torn by the fact that they worked with Phillip for many years, and having to present the show,” he then said.
Read more: Alison Hammond apologises to Dermot O’Leary as he calls her out for ‘not helping’ on This Morning
This Morning airs on weekdays from 10am on ITV1 and ITVX.
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