[MarkWaldorf]

Louis Walsh has denied reports suggesting that Kate Thornton will be axed from the next series of X Factor.

The judge has spoken out in support of the 33-year-old presenter, praising her abilities and the support that she gives show contestants.

"You could not have X Factor without Kate - she's the face of the show," Louis told The People. "The contestants all love her and she's so supportive of them. She gives the show more than 100 per cent. I expect there will be another series but I don't see that being without Kate."

A show official confirmed: "It's absolutely not true that Kate's being axed. She's a fantastic presenter. Her talent in running a major live show is unprecedented."

[Dan_]

She was better last night but I wouldn't mind her being replaced to be honest.

[x-heather-x]

id quite like to see someone else doing it. I do like her though.

[BBFan91]

I really like Kate Thornton, she's funny, clear, outgoing, quick with the links and really shows support to the contestants!!

She's also put Simon Cowell in his place a few times!!

LOL!!

[Mike]

To be honest i expect Louis Walsh to deny reports because things like this usually are always denied.

[Chrizzle]

I like her. Im glad shes not going
Its like Davina not doing Big Brother
Shes a part of the show

[BigSister]

louis deies everything *rolls eyes* hope she doesnt go though it wouldnt be the same

[BBFan91]

LOL

[stoney12]

She's nothing special really,hardly notice she's there most the time.A better link person could be found,but then I think the judges ego's demand that the link is pretty bland.

[Dan_]

A replacement may do a better job, I don't really think she's a huge part of the show like the judges.

[Ruth*Star]

Thank God the show would be werid without her, shes like the face of the show like davina is of BB and Bruce is of SCD.

[BBFan91]

Kate 2 Stay!!