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Former X Factor contestant Paul Akister made an appearance on last night’s show as he attempted once again to prove he has the X Factor.

Louis sent the wannabe star home from the judges house last year, feeling he lacked confidence when performing and wasn't ready for the big time.

But after a rendition of John Lennon’s Jealous Guy on last night's show, Simon told Louis: “I think Louis, you probably owe him an apology.”

As was to be expected, Simon and Louis fell back into their familiar pattern of bickering, as Simon goaded the Irish judge into admitting he made a mistake by sending Paul home last year.

After some petty back-and-forth, during which Louis stood his ground and claimed he made the right decision, Simon said: “It’s a shame I wasn’t here last year, but I’m here now.”

So Simon thinks he can save the ailing talent show? Are we all just going to forget US X Factor…?

Paul received four yeses from the panel after his emotional rendition, with Mel B calling his performance "sexy" and Cheryl saying he was "an incredible singer" – do you think they made the right call?

 

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He may not be the coolest, or most stylish judge on the X-Factor, but we can’t help but love Louis Walsh. It’s just a pity his ITV bosses don’t feel the same.

The Mayo man has admitted that he’s on “borrowed time” as the only reason he’s back on the show this year is because of Simon Cowell:

“Simon wanted me back this year. I don’t think ITV did.

“But Simon and I work well together and he knows that I love my job and I love music. I’m on borrowed time and I realise that.”

Pfft. Don’t listen to them Louis! We love you – and here's why:

He tried to be as cool as Kelly Rowland, and failed miserably. But he didn't care.

He's not afraid of a bit of over-exaggeration, which always makes things more exciting!

And he keeps on smiling even when Sharon throws water in his face, cause he's such great craic!

No one does back handed compliments like Louis.

 
And he's not afraid to show his emotions, like when Melanie McCabe returned – our hearts damn near broke.

If it weren't for Louis, the world would have never experienced the Jedward effect.  

And he ALWAYS sticks up for us Irish!

 

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Things are getting a little bit heated in the X-Factor judges tent now that Cheryl Fernandez-Versin is back on the show.

First on Cheryl's agenda was Spice Girls’ Mel B who was mocked as “Softie Spice” for her kindness to the contestants.

Then she turned on Louis Walsh, upping the ante on the standard insult of two-faced – calling him “50-faced”. That’s a lot of faces, even for Louis.

Cheryl's next victim wasn’t the final judge, Simon Cowell, but the audience!

Booing her for her choice of which 6 contestants to bring to the Judges house, Cheryl blew a raspberry shouting, “Oh boo you!”

"If I had six girls who all sang amazingly it would be boring to watch.”

"I want characters, I want personality.”

Yikes. Hopefully she’s a bit friendlier to the contestants she did pick.

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It’s no secret that Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole don’t exactly see eye to eye!

But now Louis insists that their feud is over, and it looks like her new hubby might have something to do with it!

Cheryl is said to have fought with Simon Cowell over having Louis return to The X Factor, and even said in an interview on The Graham Norton Show that they didn’t get on. 

But now Louis said those days are all behind them.

“We’re getting on really well now,” Louis said.

Louis said that Cheryl’s hubby Jean Bernard Fernandez Versini is a “good influence” on his fellow X Factor judge.

“He seems to be a very good influence on her. She seems to have calmed down a lot and seems really happy with her life,” Louis said. “He’s a nice guy.”

Jean Bernard had even tried to teach Louis French over dinner, X Factor producer Mark Sidaway revealed.

“Met him at the Newcastle auditions. Top fella. We shared a Chinese take away as he tried to teach Louis French,” he wrote on Twitter.

Ah bless!

 

 

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Tensions are rising between CherLy Cole, Louis Walsh and Mel B on the X Factor judging panel and it looks like the master puppeteer Simon Cowell is behind it all.

Niamh Geaney reports.

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The X Factor filming kicked off today, and so did its panel. Two judges have refused to sit beside each other using the remaining panel as mediators. Can they sort their differences?

Niamh Geaney reports.

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Irish X Factor judge Louis Walsh has had a massive go at singer Bressie – saying he has no right to judge other people’s talents!

Louis said the former Blizzards singer is in no position to be judging hopeful musicians because he has never had a hit himself.

While the former manager of Boyzone and Westlife thinks Dolores O’Riordan is a hit on the show, he thinks Bressie should be booted off!

Louis said, “I thought Dolores was just fantastic. She was absolutely natural. She was just sitting there like she was at home watching telly.

“I think she was very honest and very good and she has sold a lot of records, unlike Bressie who has never had a hit.

“He is telling people what to do and he has never had a hit record.

“He should do male modelling. I think he should just forget about the music.”

Ouch!

He added, “I know Dolores and Kian [Egan] have, and Jamelia has had one or two hits but I can’t remember any of Bressie’s songs.”

And in a swipe at the Voice of Ireland Louis advised singing hopefuls to audition for the X Factor instead.

He said,  “I watched it but nothing ever happens to the winner. Look at One Direction, look at Ollie Murs, look at JLS and look at Leona Lewis. The Voice doesn’t produce stars.”

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After months of speculation, Louis Walsh has finally confirmed that he will be returning to this year’s X Factor.

Louis revealed yesterday that he signed up for this series of the show, along with Cheryl Cole and the show’s creator, Simon Cowell.

This will make Louis the only judge  to have stared in all 11 series of the The X Factor since it began in 2003.

Louis revealed that he always knew he was going to be a part of the show, but he only signed the contract for this season recently.

“I knew I was doing the show but I just signed the deal and I’m very happy with it. At my age you have to keep working!”

While everyone is still wondering who the fourth judge is going to be, Louis believes that the spot is going to be taken by Scary Spice, Mel B.

“I think it could be Mel B from the Spice Girls – I love her and she’s quite mad. She also did both the American version and the Australian versions of X Factor. But people are also mentioning Alesha (Dixon) and Rita Ora as well.”

While Louis might not be everyone’s favourite, we’re glad he’s returning to the reality show, as we just couldn’t imagine  X Factor without him.

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It’s time to get excited girls, Ireland has a brand new boyband!

Hometown are the newest band from Louis Walsh’s management and we think they are going to be a success. The six lads are set to follow in the footsteps of Boyzone and Westlife in true Louis style, by launching on the Late Late Show this Friday.

We caught up with Louis and the band this week to talk all things music, X-Factor and of course the number one Christmas hit. Check out what they had to say!

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Although it was speculated last week that Louis Walsh was being axed from the X-Factor judging panel – it looks like he’s back!

It had been reported that Cheryl Cole wanted Louis off the panel and that ITV bosses were keen to get some fresh judges this year.

Simon Cowell spoke out about Cheryl’s wishes, but assured people that Louis would be back: “She [Cheryl] doesn’t want Louis to come back, but he’ll be back.”

Louis himself has now confirmed that he will be returning, saying: “It is all sorted. I am coming back. I just have to sign the contract.”

Now all we need to know is who will be taking that fourth coveted seat on the judging panel?

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The speculation surrounding The X Factor 2014 judging panel has gone into overdrive, as its been revealed that Louis Walsh is out and Jake Shears is in.

Who is Jake Shears you might ask? Well, he’s the lead singer of hit American band, The Scissor Sisters.

It seems that ITV bosses want a complete revamp of the talent show and the Irish judge has become a causality as a result.

Jake has spoken previously of how he would love to be a mentor on the hit show: “I think I’d have a good time. I’d definitely be enthusiastic. I think it’s a really wonderful thing.”

Simon Cowell has been doing is best to keep Louis on the show, but it looks he’s fighting a losing battle.

“ITV aren’t sure about Louis and I think it may be time for a change. Jake really impressed when he was a guest mentor on The Voice, but Louis is very much Simon’s man, so we’ll have to wait and see.”

We just can’t imagine the show without Louis.

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SHEmazing! TV offers you your daily 90 Second Update rounding up the showbiz news!

Today’s highlights include what X-Factor bosses really think of Louis, more on the upcoming Simpson’s death & find out which iconic singer might be hitting the big screen.

Watch the video for the full report.

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