Christine Bleakley: To replace Dermot O'Leary. Pic: Rex Pictures
Christine Bleakley is being lined up to replace Dermot O'Leary as The X Factor host, according to reports.
The TV presenter quit the One Show on the BBC to move to ITV's Daybreak last month.
It is rumoured that she will take over from Dermot as he concentrates on launching his career in the US.
A source told the Daily Mail: "Dermot has made it clear that he would like to move to America full time.
"His girlfriend Dee Koppang is already working as a TV producer in Los Angeles, so he would like to try his luck in Hollywood."
They added: "He is already spending the majority of his time out there with Dee, so it would make sense."
It was claimed that O'Leary was in with a chance of presenting the US version of the X Factor.
However, a pal said: "Dermot loves The X Factor and has no plans to leave.
"If he did get The X Factor USA job, he would travel between London and LA, just like Simon Cowell, who will appear on both versions."
The newspaper suggests that if Bleakley does front the talent show she may stand down as the new host of Daybreak.
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