Ant McPartlin paid an emotional tribute to Father Dermott, calling him the “kindest, wisest man I knew”.
“Fr Dermott you were the kindest, wisest man I knew. Rest in peace my friend. You will never be forgotten", McPartlin tweeted. “My thoughts, prayers and love are with your wonderful family".
“The world has lost a special man. X A".
Last Friday, Declan Donnelly said that he was "beyond devastated" following Fr Dermott's death.