Instead of us writing a biography about Dermot, we gave you the chance to quiz the man himself. Here are some of his answers...
READ THE QUESTIONS ANSWERED HERE:
Alex Thomas
Which cartoon character do you most identify with and why?
Dermot's Answer
"Aramis from Dogtanian. An eye for the ladies, deeply religious and an accomplished swordsman. And I always had a thing for MiLady too..."
Richard Short Angeles City Philippines
If you had to move from the UK, where would you live and why?
DERMOT - I WOULD LOVE TO LIVE IN NEW YORK, IT'S THE BEST CITY APART FROM LONDON
Jenny Brady Dublin
What would your wedding song/funeral song be?
DERMOT - MY WEDDING SONG I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP TO MYSELF, BUT MY FUNERAL SONG WILL BE 'TONIGHT WE FLY' BY DIVINE COMEDY.
Mike Beare (From Colchester but living in France)
Do you like dogs and if so what is your favourite breed?
DERMOT - I LOVE THEM ALL BUT A SPRINER SPANIEL IS CERTAINLY ONE OF MY FAVOURITES.
Andy - Stockport
All time favourite football strip?
DERMOT - ARSENAL 1970
Kaz from Cork/Dublin
What's the worst job you've had so far?
DERMOT - THE WORST JOB I EVER HAD WAS FLIPPING BURGERS AT WEMBLEY STADIUM, AKA POISIONING PEOPLE!
Lisa Wild - London
Favourite chocolate bar/sweeties ?
DERMOT - WINE GUMS
Esther Ward
Describe your ideal meal
Dermot's Answer
"Well if it is Summer, then barbecued mackerel with some olive oil and squeezed lemon. For pudding, and eton mess - or lots of strawberries and raspberries"
Aimee Taylor
Who are your favourite ever Big Brother contestants?
Dermot's Answer:
"Well for the Celebrity version it has to be Jackie Stallone. Still providing shock and hilarity one year on. For the regular Big Brother I thought Shell Jubin from series 5 was very genuine, beautiful and bright...I'll stop there."
Andrew Hipkiss
What is your daily grooming procedure?
Dermot's Answer
"Put the coffee machine on, shower, face scrub with flannel, shampoo & conditioner (3 times a week), aftershave, moisturiser, coffee, breakfast, clean teeth, cologne."
Jenny Barrett
Tell me about your first kiss please
Dermot's Answer:
"Messy, smelly... dusty. With Claire Moss behind a village hall c.1983. Haven't see her for a good few years."
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