The X Issue is not going to be again in 2021 (Image: PA)
X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary has delivered a blow for followers of the present, ruling out the return of the competitors subsequent 12 months.
The presenter mentioned that he had ‘no thought’ when the programme can be again on our screens, however confirmed that it could ‘positively’ not be in 2021.
Talking on Sunday Brunch, Dermot mentioned it’ll be 2022 within the earliest when he returns to host the present, because of the results of the coronavirus pandemic.
When requested when followers can count on him again presenting the programme, the 47-year-old mentioned: ‘If I knew, I’d let you know, as a result of I’d be glad. I’ve no thought!’
Dermot additionally careworn that the logistics that go into organising the general public auditions, journey preparations for the judges’ homes stage and area performances make it extremely tough to plan the collection throughout a pandemic.
The way forward for the collection was beforehand put doubtful after Simon Cowell confirmed plans to ‘rest the series’ back in February. Final 12 months noticed two completely different variations of the present, with X Issue: Movie star and X Issue: The Band, nevertheless neither achieved rankings that the collection used to.
Dermot has hosted the X Issue since 2007 (Image: PA)
‘It’s acquired the turning circle of a automotive ferry. There’s numerous planning that goes into it,’ Dermot mentioned.
‘It positively gained’t be subsequent 12 months, so it would in all probability be again in 2022.’
Simon suffered a broken back after falling from his electrical bike. Dermot mentioned he’s ‘getting higher, slowly by absolutely’.
Dermot has offered The X Issue since 2007, when he took over from Kate Thornton. He was briefly changed by Olly Murs and Caroline Flack for the 2015, however returned the next 12 months.
Sunday Brunch airs on Sundays at 9.30am on Channel 4.