🎉 Get ready for Soccer Aid 2026! 🎉
Dermot O’Leary is back to host the star-studded charity match as it marks its 20th anniversary this year. This beloved presenter has been gracing our screens from The X Factor to This Morning for nearly three decades and has fronted Soccer Aid since 2010.
Alongside former football pro Alex Scott, he’ll be joining your favourite celebs and ex-football legends at the London Stadium this Sunday, all for the incredible cause of supporting UNICEF. 🤝
But who is Dermot off-camera? Well, you might know him as Dermot, but he was actually born Seán Dermot Fintan O’Leary Jr in Colchester, 1973, with deep Irish roots. “I always describe myself as, I’m Irish but not from Ireland,” he shared recently.
Dermot’s as interesting in his personal life too! He’s married to Dee Koppang, a talented TV and film producer behind hits like “The Crown” and “Bridgerton”. The couple celebrates over a decade of marriage with one adorable son, Kasper.
And even Dermot isn’t immune to life’s challenges. Last year, he revealed he was battling Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder—a jaw condition causing severe pain. Ever the trooper, he sought medical help and is on the mend.
With a captivating mix of glamour, charity, and sporting action, Soccer Aid 2026 is set to be an unforgettable event. Who are you excited to see take the pitch? Let us know below! ⚽❤️