'X Factor' judge Louis Walsh has said that he is hoping to find an Irish 'X Factor' star when the judges audition the hopefuls in Dublin today.
According to The Star, Walsh said: "I really want the winner to come from Ireland this year."
"This is the seventh series and it's high time."
"The show hasn't been here since 2006. Simon said I better make it worth his while."
'X Factor' judges Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole will be joined by guest judge Katy Perry on the on panel today.