X FACTOR host Dermot O’Leary is yet to sign a contract for the new series.

The former Colchester student wants to continue and is expected to enter into discussions next month.

Dermot O'Leary's hosted the singing contest since 2007.

The 41-year-old spoke to the BBC ahead of the National Television Awards tonight.

He is due to present the awards and is nominated in the best entertainment presenter category - won by Ant & Dec for the past 13 years.