You might think, “Hang on, he doesn’t look super tall in interviews.” That’s the magic of camera angles and co-hosts. TV is built on illusions. Directors use low angles to make shorter people look taller, and high angles to slim down anyone. Dermot’s height is very real, but when he’s sitting behind a desk or next to guests who are equally tall (like Olly Murs, who’s also around 5 feet 10 inches), the difference gets a bit blurry.
In real life, though? One fan at a live show said meeting him felt like “standing next to a friendly tree.” That’s a pretty great compliment.
Fun comparisons to really lock it in
- Dermot vs. a kitchen counter: He’s about a foot taller than your average countertop (which is 36 inches). So he can lean on it without hunching—perfect for casual chats.
- Dermot vs. a doorframe: Standard doors are 6 feet 8 inches. That means he fits through with 7 inches to spare. No ducking required, but he might need to watch those Jack-o-lantern hats.
- Dermot vs. a giraffe: Not close. A giraffe is around 16 feet tall. But in a lineup of TV presenters, he’s definitely in the upper quartile.
