[Marcus.]

X Factor judge Louis Walsh reportedly wants to quit the show after the current series is over.


The Irish music mogul came under fire earlier this month after his decision to send the vote between bottom two stars Rylan Clark and Carolynne Poole to deadlock, leaving Carolynne to leave.

Speaking to the Irish Herald this week, Louis admitted he was annoyed by the “unfair” stick that he got over the decision.

He told the publication: “I got a lot of stick last week and so much of it was unfair. I was booed coming out on to the show on Saturday night but honestly, it was just one of those things.

“When it came to the vote I was like a rabbit in the headlights and I was dammed if I did and dammed if I didn’t. So I decided to do the only fair thing and put it to deadlock.”

Meanwhile, speaking to Star magazine, a source claimed that Louis has been thinking about quitting after the drama.

“Louis was livid,” the insider claimed. “He has always loved his job as a judge, but with his integrity in question, he’s thought seriously about quitting.”

The supposed source added: “He felt so humiliated that his whole reputation as a judge was being questioned.

“He would never do something like that, but he was crucified for it!”

Louis previously said he was hoping to return to the show next summer for what would his tenth series on the panel, having been the only judge to have taken part since the very first episode.

The X Factor 2012 continues this Saturday and Sunday night on ITV1.

This weekend will see the remaining eleven finalists singing tracks with a Club Classics theme, while JLS and Labrinth will guest star on Sunday night’s third live results show.

[Ramsay]

Dont leave Louis

[Black Dagger]

He better not think of the sort.

Him and Nicole need to stay next series.

[GiRTh]

Thnaks God. When? The sooner the better.

[MTVN]

Louis will never leave, the show couldn't survive without him

[MeMyselfAndI]

God then I'd hate all the judges.
Although I am still angry at what he did lmao, but It was obvs the producers & not him.
Gary has improved loads this season though

Tulisa needs to leave. (She was my joint fave last year? wth)

[Black Dagger]

Queen Nicole arrived, took Tulisa's spotlight then Tulisa properly blew it by sending home Melanie, the utter mess.

[Jack_]

He better not. He was an essential part of the show three series in when he was fired before and he's even more essential now.

[MeMyselfAndI]

People have stopped watching since it 'completely' stopped being a singing competition. I'm glad that people prefur the talent to the entertainment factor

[Black Dagger]

LMAO that time when he got fired and was replaced with Brian Friedman.

What a choice Simon, what a choice.

[Jack_]

I love Brian as a choreographer and glad he's back...but can you imagine if he had remained a judge? Seriously? Brian being a mentor? If he'd have had the Boys everyone of them would've been in sequins prancing around the stage to YMCA as glitter fell from the roof.

[joeysteele]

I hope he stays and at least sees out his 10th series on the show. It would be a pity if he did quit.

[Alf]

what do you mean he wants to leave?
if he wants to he can just do it
he's just attention seeking, hoping people say "please dont go louis, we love you"

[Jordan.]

Lol if he leaved his 'career' is pretty much over, he'll be there until he's booted.

[Mystic Mock]

Good and can he take Tulisa and Gary with him.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Although he deserves all the stick he's gets for that decision, I don't want him to leave since he's the only original judge