Caroline Flack breaks her silence on replacing Dermot on X Factor

They have always been the best of buds, but it wouldn’t be surprising if there was a little bit of awkwardness between Caroline Flack and Dermot O’Leary after she was announced as his X Factor replacement this year.

However, Caroline has broken her silence on the issue, insisting that by being the ultimate pro, Dermot has made the transition a lot easier for her.

In an interview with The Telegraph this weekend, the former Strictly Come Dancing star said: “He’s made it less awkward. I think I felt more awkward than he did, and he’s made it so it doesn’t feel awkward, which is such a lovely thing to do.”

The 35-year-old also revealed that she spoke to Dermot on the day that he decided to step down from his long-running stint on the popular talent show.

“I think in his head it was time to go. Definitely. I think eight years is a long time to be on a show and to do it so well,” she added.

Caroline, who bagged the presenting gig alongside her celebrity bestie Olly Murs, admitted that she is definitely feeling the nerves ahead of the new series.

“I don’t want to let him down…it’s a big old space to fill – especially with someone like Dermot who’s extremely brilliant at it. He’s just the best at what he does,” she said.

What a lovely thing to say. Don’t worry Caroline, we know that you and Olly have this!