Dermot O’Leary’s family not ‘interesting’ enough for Who Do You Think You Are?

WHO Do You Think You Are? has unveiled all sorts in the past – murderers, links to royalty and a descendant of God.

Unfortunately for Dermot O’Leary, researchers found nothing of the sort. In fact, they found literally nothing.

The discovery, or lack of, left the former X Factor host - whose family come from Wexford, Ireland — frustrated because he had it on “good authority” his clan have an interesting past.

He revealed: “They actually researched my family for about three months. They came back and said, ‘There’s just not enough interesting stuff about your family’.

“Wexford is a port town, and my family are all seafaring folk. I have it on good authority that two of them went to America. One of them was a police officer and the other was a judge and they both got killed by the Mafia in the 30s. They couldn’t find any record of this. I was like, ‘What are you on about?’ We’ve been everywhere, we’re a family of sailors.’

“I just don’t think they were trying hard enough. It’s awful isn’t it? Absolutely awful.” Dermot, who made the revelation on the Snot, Sweat & Tears motherhood podcast, isn’t dwelling too much on the disappointment, though.

The telly host, married to TV director Dee Koppang O’Leary, said the pandemic has taught him to be more thankful for the little things in life.

Dermot said: “It makes you think, ‘Do I need that water that comes from Fiji or can I just filter some tap water?’

“It’s appreciating the smaller stuff, whether it’s a cup of coffee or a walk in the park. It’s just turning off the phone and making time for yourself.

“Please God, we don’t go back to working the way we used to. People don’t want to work like that. They weren’t happy, it makes you die young.” I couldn’t agree more . . . 

LAURA: I’LL TRY BIRTH SWEETS

PREGNANT Love Island host Laura Whitmore could be about to join a long line of celebrity mothers who have eaten their placentas.

She’s even come up with a clever way of making the afterbirth taste more palatable – turning it into her favourite sweets.

Laura said: “You can make anything out of a placenta these days. I like jelly beans or they could make it into gummy bears – I’d give that a go.”

Other famous faces who’ve taken the unusual step, which is supposed to provide vitamins and hormones, include Coleen Rooney and Kourtney Kardashian.

Laura revealed her idea to her co-star on Celebrity Juice, Keith Lemon, during an Instagram Live session – and even offered to let everyone on the show try her unique confectionery.

She said: “I’ll bring it in and share. It’s full of iron and really good stuff.” I bet they can’t wait.

Craig's Obsessed With...Line of Duty

THE infamous "caddy" - better known as DI DI Matthew Cottan - will probably go down as one of the greatest characters on Line of Duty.

And the actor who played the bent copper, Craig Parkinson, is one of the best cast members on the BBC1 thriller.

Now he's returning with a BBC Sound podcast for fans of the show, Obsessed With...Line of Duty.

It will start on the same day the cop show returns to BBC1 on March 21 and see Craig dissecting all the action from anti-corruption unit, AC-12. As the plot inevitably thickens during season six, he'll also be discussing all the action with other stars from the drama.

Craig said: “Returning to the world of Line Of Duty, this time as a podcast host, is very exciting. I’m looking forward to chatting with some fantastic guests, cast members old and new and getting as frustrated as everyone else trying to work out where AC-12 are taking us this season.

"As someone who’s been deep on the inside, I’m well aware we’ll be in for a rollercoaster ride and hosting the podcast side by side, week by week, we’ll be able to delve deep into the files and fan theories of AC-12." I'm looking forward to this almost as much as the show itself.

YOU’RE A DIRTY OL’ SUD, HARRY

WHEN Harry Redknapp triumphed in the jungle in 2018, he hadn’t put a foot wrong for three weeks – charming the nation with his off-the-cuff remarks and love for his wife Sandra.

But three years on from his win, he’s finally come clean about a darker moment – giving Fleur East a bar of contaminated soap.

The football legend has finally admitted that eagle-eyed viewers were right when they thought he’d cleaned his bum before giving the X Factor singer the toiletry.

He revealed: “Well, I’ve got my shorts on and my underpants and I’m washing myself and I’ve got the soap and I’m washing my backside, terrible really, and I’ve given it to Fleur.

“I came out and my wife said to me, ‘Harry, what did you do there? That was so embarrassing.’ I said, ‘I never did that.’ She said, ‘You did.’

"Anyway, someone showed me the video – I actually did it. And the worst thing was, she washed her face with it. Terrible, isn’t it?”

Harry made the confession on Dave comedy show Unforgivable, where celebs admit their worst secrets.

He says he’s told wife of 53 years Sandra some giant fibs too, including about how many racehorses he owns.

Harry admitted: “She thinks I only had one horse, you see, but I’ve actually got ten. She’s got no idea.” Until now . . . 

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