Dermot O’Leary Leaves X Factor Presenting Role

After eight years hosting the X Factor, Dermot O'Leary will no longer front the programme. The presenter took to his Twitter account to reveal the news today.

Good afternoon. After eight wonderful years on @TheXFactor it's time for me to move on. — Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) March 27, 2015

I'd like to thank ITV, Simon, The X Factor family and particularly the viewers, all of whom have been a big part of my life for so long. — Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) March 27, 2015

I'd like to wish the team all the best for the future, especially whoever takes over from me. — Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) March 27, 2015

You're about to be the conductor on the most brilliant, runaway train in showbiz. Good luck you'll love it. — Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) March 27, 2015

The statement reads: "After eight wonderful years on The X Factor it's time for me to move on". "I'd like to thank ITV, Simon Cowell, The X Factor family and particularly the viewers, all of whom have been a big part of my life for so long." "I'd like to wish the team all the best for the future, especially whoever takes over from me". "You're about to be the conductor on the most brilliant, runaway train in showbiz. Good luck you'll love it!"