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Cowell won't rule out Walsh's return to X Factor

X Factor boss Simon Cowell has admitted he would not rule out the return of Louis Walsh to the talent show.

Entertainment • 30 Sep 15

Louis Walsh called on to save X Factor

Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh has reportedly been called on to help the flagging ratings on the reality TV show.

Entertainment • 08 Sep 15

Niall Horan hasn't done too badly for himself

The X Factor: The top TEN Irish contestants

The X Factor is back for its twelfth series and with Mullingar native Kelly Kiernan hoping to follow in the footsteps of Mullingar's most famous export Niall Horan, we take a look at the TEN most memorable Irish contestants on The X Factor.

Entertainment • 30 Aug 15

Louis Walsh shows how to boogie in new ad

Louis Walsh has followed in Eamon Dunphy and Johnny Giles' footsteps by showing that he can boogie in a new Cadbury TV commercial, and possibly hints that he will make a return to The X Factor.

Entertainment • 28 Aug 15

Cowell - "I speak to Louis all the time and he'll do something else"

Cowell missing X Factor sparring partner Walsh

At the official launch of The X Factor 2015 in London, show boss Simon Cowell has said that he misses having former judge Louis Walsh alongside him, but that the talent competition needed a change.

Entertainment • 26 Aug 15

Walsh: "I think I was just there too long"

Walsh didn't enjoy last series of The X Factor

Veteran X Factor judge Louis Walsh has opened up about departing the show after eleven years and spilled the beans on making a cameo in the promo of the new series of the singing competition.

Entertainment • 10 Aug 15

Louis Walsh thinks Vogue Williams and Brian McFadden are "much better off apart"

Louis Walsh not surprised by McFadden's break-up

Former Westlife manager Louis Walsh has opened up about Brian McFadden’s split from wife Vogue Williams, claiming that "they’re much better off apart."

Entertainment • 09 Jul 15

Walsh said of comeback - "Of course. They don't know it yet but yeah, of course"

Louis Walsh predicts Westlife comeback

Former Westlife manager Louis Walsh insists it is only a matter of time before the group reunite.

Entertainment • 04 Jun 15

Walsh hints Grimshaw is to take his X Factor spot

Louis Walsh reckons BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw has a "great chance" at taking his seat on The X Factor judging panel.

Entertainment • 30 May 15

Louis Walsh says he's penning his tell-all memoir

On/off X-Factor judge Louis Walsh says he is writing a tell-all autobiography in which he will speak openly his fellow judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Mel B, Gary Barlow and Tulisa.

Entertainment • 26 May 15

Louis continues X Factor feud with Cheryl

Louis Walsh reckons Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is blocking Nicole Scherzinger's return to The X Factor.

Entertainment • 25 May 15

Cheryl responds to Louis Walsh insults

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has responded to Louis Walsh's claims that "she’s sometimes lazy and lacks energy" on The X Factor.

Entertainment • 20 May 15

Louis Walsh slams Cheryl's "lazy" X Factor stint

Hometown manager and former X Factor judge Louis Walsh has slammed Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's stint on the X Factor saying "she’s sometimes lazy and lacks energy.”

Entertainment • 20 May 15

Louis Walsh sets eyes on Strictly Come Dancing

Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh has said he would love to show off his moves on Strictly Come Dancing.

Entertainment • 16 May 15

Bressie wants Jedward to replace Walsh on X Factor

Former The Blizzards frontman Bressie is encouraging fans to start a petition calling for Jedward to replace departing judge Louis Walsh on The X Factor.

Entertainment • 15 May 15

Walsh - "I'm not hanging around for them this year"

Louis Walsh confirms X Factor exit

Louis Walsh has confirmed that he will not be returning to the X Factor's judging panel this year after 11 years on the show.

Entertainment • 15 May 15

Walsh - Show boss Cowell says they will "always be friends"

Cowell says "door remains open" for Walsh

With mounting speculation over Louis Walsh's future as a judge on The X Factor, show boss Simon Cowell has described the Irishman as "one of the good guys" and said that "the door remains open".

Entertainment • 12 May 15

Louis Walsh reportedly axed from The X Factor

It's been reported that Simon Cowell has axed Louis Walsh from the X Factor judging panel.

Entertainment • 11 May 15

Louis Walsh's Hometown to get a new home town

Louis Walsh's new Irish boyband Hometown have their sights set on moving to the UK to continue their Irish chart success abroad.

Entertainment • 15 Apr 15

Walsh - "I think they're going to change it, go for a few new faces"

Show may no longer have X Factor for Walsh

Louis Walsh has said he thinks he is "done with X Factor" after 11 seasons as a judge on the ITV series.

Entertainment • 13 Apr 15

Louis Walsh "I knew it was going to happen because these boyband's they get four or five years and then somebody wants to leave"

Watch! Louis Walsh "knew" about Zayn's exit

Louis Walsh has said that he "knew" Zayn Malik was going to leave One Direction, and that his departure could be "the beginning of the end" for the popular boyband. Click through to watch the interview.

Entertainment • 27 Mar 15

Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles

Louis Walsh: Zayn was "first to crack"

X Factor judge Louis Walsh has spoken about Zayn Malik's decision to leave One Direction saying he was the "first to crack up a little bit" after living "in a bubble for the last five years."

Entertainment • 27 Mar 15

Louis Walsh opens up about his "darkest hour"

X Factor judge and pop manager Louis Walsh says he still has panic attacks and was `suicidal' over false allegations of sexual assault made against him in 2011.

Entertainment • 19 Mar 15

Check out tonight's Late Late Show line-up

It’s a cracking line up for tonight's Late Late Show with Ronan O’Gara, Louis Walsh, Katie Hopkins all confirmed for the show. Plus! Love will be in the air with James Bay, Dickie Rock and Altan serenading 200 single people!

Entertainment • 13 Feb 15

Louis Walsh: "Simon Cowell bullies me"

Louis Walsh has revealed that he thinks Simon Cowell bullies him on The X Factor.

Entertainment • 03 Dec 14