Dermot O'Leary enjoys a date night with wife Dee Koppang at art exhibition... as X Factor auditions gear up without him as host for the first time 

He announced his departure from the X Factor in March after eight years of hosting the ITV talent show.

And Dermot O'Leary, 42, seemed to be putting his free time to good use as he attended the Love is Like a Butterfly: Wildcat Will preview for the new exhibition by artist William Blanchard on Tuesday evening with his glamorous wife.

Enjoying a date night with his long-term love, Dee Koppang, the couple looked absolutely smitten as they arrived at the Beautiful Crime Gallery in London's Shoreditch hand-in-hand. 

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They've got The X Factor: Dermot O'Leary, 42, seemed to be putting his free time to good use as he attended the Love is Like a Butterfly: Wildcat Will preview for the new exhibition by William Blanchard on Tuesday

They've got The X Factor: Dermot O'Leary, 42, seemed to be putting his free time to good use as he attended the Love is Like a Butterfly: Wildcat Will preview for the new exhibition by William Blanchard on Tuesday

Dermot showed off his signature dapper style in a navy jumper and off-white trousers, which he teamed with chocolate brown suede loafers.

He looked understated in his early evening attire, as he casually slotted his RayBan sunglasses in his jumper while holding a black case in his hand. 

And the long-term host of The X Factor was likely putting his mind at rest, as auditions for the TV talent show kick off in Manchester on Wednesday - marking the first time he will not be at the helm in eight years. 

Dermot held hands with wife Dee - who he tied the knot with in September 2012 - as they made their way into the venue.

An eye for art: Enjoying a date night with his long-term love, Dee Koppang, the couple looked absolutely smitten as they arrived at Jealous Towers in London's Shoreditch hand-in-hand 

An eye for art: Enjoying a date night with his long-term love, Dee Koppang, the couple looked absolutely smitten as they arrived at Jealous Towers in London's Shoreditch hand-in-hand 

Dee wore a mustard-coloured statement suede jacket with fringed sleeves, which she paired with a white T-shirt and black skinny jeans.

The TV and film producer added to her outfit with a navy and cream patterned scarf belt and injected height to her frame with a pair of black sandals.

Brunette Dee sported a sun-kissed glow from her recent weekend at Glastonbury Festival, and kept her designer shades on for her arrival.

Moving on: This year will be the first year that Dermot, 42, will not host The X Factor after eight years at the helm of the ITV show 

Moving on: This year will be the first year that Dermot, 42, will not host The X Factor after eight years at the helm of the ITV show 

Also in attendance at the art event was Game of Thrones actress Laura Pradelska, who opted for a vibrant jungle print jumpsuit, which she wore with a contrasting pair of red heels that laced up her ankle.

The German star wore her blonde locks pushed back from her face, while accessorising her outfit with a black leather rucksack.

Laura had a light palette of make up on her face, that showed off her summertime glow.

Meanwhile, Primrose Hill buddies, actress Sadie Frost and rock royalty Meg Matthews, also mingled with the crowd at the exhibition.

The Love is Like a Butterfly: Wildcat Will exhibition by artist William Blanchard aka Wildcat Will, was 'inspired by the artistic, libertine spirit of Parisian music hall, the Follies Bergere'.

Unmissable entrance: The German TV star wore hair blonde locks back while accessorising her outfit with a black leather ruck sack
Statement: She had a light palette of make up on her face, that showed off her summertime glow

Feeling tropical! Game Of Thrones actress Laura Pradelska also attended the exhibition, opting for a vibrant jungle print jumpsuit which she wore with a contrasting pair of red heels that laced up her ankle

Bold look: Meg Matthews, 39, was also seen making her way into the event, wearing a tiny pair of denim shorts and a pair of heeled fringed boots 

Bold look: Meg Matthews, 39, was also seen making her way into the event, wearing a tiny pair of denim shorts and a pair of heeled fringed boots 

Stylish beauty: Actress Sadie Frost, 50, joined the list of celebrities on Tuesday, as she wore a monochrome blazer that bared her cleavage and a pair of blue jeans 

Stylish beauty: Actress Sadie Frost, 50, joined the list of celebrities on Tuesday, as she wore a monochrome blazer that bared her cleavage and a pair of blue jeans 

 

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