Bus passengers did a double take when one of Britain’s best-known telly presenters hopped on board.
Dermot O’Leary and a film crew were spotted in Neilston as they made a journey on the number 3 bus, leaving passers-by rather puzzled.
The Barrhead News can reveal The X Factor and Saturday Breakfast host visited the area last Thursday to film scenes for a new children’s show on CBBC, called ‘VIParents.’ The programme sees Dermot babysit for kids to give their mums and dads a well-earned rest.
His unlikely appearance was captured by a number of residents, who snapped pictures of the broadcaster as he chatted with youngsters at a bus stop in Neilston’s Main Street.
Dermot also hopped off the McGill’s bus to pose for a photo with driver Jim Smith after making a stop in Barrhead.
McGill’s later shared the image online, with the message: “Had an unexpected customer on our service 3 today! Hope you had a nice time travelling with us! Our driver Jim Smith was delighted to be involved in filming for CBBC #BarrheadtoGlasgow.”
A BBC spokeswoman shed some light on Dermot’s visit when contacted by the Barrhead News.
She said: “Dermot was filming a pilot called VIParents for CBBC, with a production company called Hungry Bear Scotland.
“Basically, the idea is that he’s stepping in as a parent for the day, helping to clean out the hamster and taking the son to footie practice and so on, thereby giving the parents a much-needed rest.”
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