Dermot O’Leary has admitted that he enjoys helping out new acts getting airtime on his radio show.
The X Factor presenter has been with the popular radio station BBC Radio 2 since 2004.
“It’s lovely when you give someone your first session when they first start out,” the Irish man revealed.
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The 43-year-old further admitted that he doesn’t want to take credit for an artist getting recognition but that it’s from their own hard work for getting airplay.
“It’s really nice when you can sort of help someone along the way a little bit,” the radio host said to Digital Spy.
“I’m always conscious that DJs or broadcasters shouldn’t say too much of that, because people always say, ‘Thanks so much for the support, you gave us early doors.
“My take on it was always, ‘You did write all those songs and you did perform all those songs – all we did was play it on the radio!’
“I don’t think we should be charged with the success of anyone but it is nice to help people along the way.”
