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13-11-2015, 06:17 PM
Sir Terry 77, had to pull out - for "health reasons" - for the first time since the TV event's launch in 1980.
The veteran TV presenter is having a procedure on his back and is understood to have withdrawn in line with doctors' advice.
He said he would miss "our wonderful, inspiring evening" but would still be "watching, cheering and donating".
O'Leary will front the annual charity BBC show from 19:30 - 22:00 GMT.
"We are incredibly grateful to Dermot for stepping in at such short notice but know he'll do us and Sir Terry proud," the corporation said.
The show is also due to be presented by Tess Daly, Rochelle Humes, Nick Grimshaw and Fearne Cotton.
"It's a huge honour to be asked to step into Sir Terry's shoes tonight; he is one of my broadcasting heroes and has been a source of support for me down the years," O'Leary said.
Read more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34803750
The veteran TV presenter is having a procedure on his back and is understood to have withdrawn in line with doctors' advice.
He said he would miss "our wonderful, inspiring evening" but would still be "watching, cheering and donating".
O'Leary will front the annual charity BBC show from 19:30 - 22:00 GMT.
"We are incredibly grateful to Dermot for stepping in at such short notice but know he'll do us and Sir Terry proud," the corporation said.
The show is also due to be presented by Tess Daly, Rochelle Humes, Nick Grimshaw and Fearne Cotton.
"It's a huge honour to be asked to step into Sir Terry's shoes tonight; he is one of my broadcasting heroes and has been a source of support for me down the years," O'Leary said.
Read more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34803750