THE X Factor host Dermot O’Leary is heading to Thurrock later this month to sign copies of his new memoir.

The TV star will be making his way to Lakeside on Thursday, October 30, at 5pm to sign copies of The Soundtrack of my Life.

Through the book, Dermot describes his journey from a childhood in Colchester with his Irish family, to some of the biggest jobs in TV and radio in the UK.

The memoir explores the TV heartthrob’s relationship with music and how this has played an important part in his life and career.

He said: “From year dot, music has been integral to my life, and I’ve been fortunate enough to carve out a career with music as its backdrop. It’s been my best friend, my mentor, and at times my hair pulling older sibling.

I hope readers will identify with this, and enjoy reading the Soundtrack to My Life, as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it.”

Dermot O’Leary has been the much-loved host of ITV’s The X Factor for seven series, and is now working on his eighth.

He also presents his own Sony award-winning BBC Radio 2 show, which draws in close to 2 million listeners each week.

The memoir is set to be published on Thursday, October 9.