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When is The Nightly Show on ITV tonight and who is the presenter this week?

Dermot O'Leary is in charge of fronting this week's The Nightly Show

THE Nightly Show got off to a mixed start in its first week when David Walliams kicked off proceedings and was slammed by viewers – including his own mum.

Since then funnyman John Bishop, presenter Davina McCall, X Factor host Dermot O'Leary and even chef and swearer-in-chef Gordon Ramsay have taken their turn in the hot seat.

 Dermot O'Leary is in charge of fronting this week's The Nightly Show
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Dermot O'Leary is in charge of fronting this week's The Nightly ShowCredit: Rex Features

Here's all you need to know about the show, and which big name is fronting it this week:

Where and when can I watch The Nightly Show?

The show has been going out at 10pm on ITV each night from Monday to Friday, shunted the usual News at Ten to 10.30pm for its run of eight weeks.

 Davina was in charge the week beginning March 13
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Davina was in charge the week beginning March 13Credit: Rex Features

On Wednesday March 22, the show was cancelled due to the ongoing ITV News coverage of the Westminster attack and its midnight repeat was replaced with an episode of Countrywise.

Is it live and where is it being filmed?

The show itself isn't live, but stays current by being filmed in front of an audience at around 6pm the very same day.

Presenters will host the programme from the West End's Cochrane Theatre.

 John Bishop was at the helm the week beginning March 6
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John Bishop was at the helm the week beginning March 6Credit: ITV Picture Desk

Who's hosting the show this week?

This time around, we see the return of UK favourite Dermot O'Leary.

Dermot has been one of the most popular hots on the Nightly Show and the the programme saw a rise in both TV ratings and positive responses from viewers.

Some on Twitter passionately leapt to his side saying that he 'saved' the ITV show.

Dermot is probably best known for presenting the The X Factor, a role he has held since 2007 with the exception of 2015 when he left to pursue other ventures.

Fans will be happy to hear that since March 2017 he has been hosting his own Saturday morning breakfast show on BBC Radio 2.

 Dermot O'Leary is making a return to host The Nightly Show again this week.
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Dermot O'Leary is making a return to host The Nightly Show again this week.

What should you expect from The Nightly Show?

ITV described the show as "Saturday Night Takeaway meets James Corden’s Late, Late Show".

Producers plan games and stunts similar to James’ Carpool Karaoke, hoping the show will go viral and attract a younger audience.

ITV’s comedy entertainment boss Peter Davey says: “We’re really excited to be launching this bold new show.”

 The Chase frontman Bradley Walsh performed really well during his slot on The Nightly Show.
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The Chase frontman Bradley Walsh performed really well during his slot on The Nightly Show.Credit: [email protected]
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