COLCHESTER’S Dermot O’Leary has been nominated for the best presenter prize at the National Television Awards.

The former St Benedict’s School and Colchester Sixth Form College pupil is aiming to end Ant and Dec’s 13-year reign.

The X Factor, which he presents, is up for the Talent Show award.

Dermot will also present the awards ceremony at London’s O2, on January 21.

To vote for your favourite visit nationaltvawards.com or call 0901 8882015 by October 26.

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