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Inside Dermot O’Leary’s ‘pant-gate scandal’ as viewers ‘can’t stop staring’

Dermot O'Leary has been gracing our screens for well over 25 years now, but for how many of those has he been wearing underwear?

From T4 interviews with icons such as Janet Jackson and Mark Wahlberg to hosting The X Factor, which launched the careers of Little Mix and One Direction, Dermot has remained high-profile. The confession was made after former Big Brother host Davina McCall previously appeared on the show and sent him a video message asking him what he wears in bed. In November 2023, while hosting alongside Alison Hammond, the former X Factor presenter opted for a smart black long-sleeved polo top and tight-fitting grey trousers.

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