The speculation about Nick and Louis’ respective roles on the show have flared up in recent week, and rumours of the Irish-man’s return hit fever-point after his appearance on ITV’s Loose Women last week.
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Cowell, 55, states he warned Grimmy, 31, he might get a few pointless stick, divulging: “I did allege to Nick beforehand: “If it all comes on top you know what the score is”.
But while a confirmation of Louis being re-hired wasn’t forthcoming, Simon strongly hinted at it, saying: ‘If I thought the viewers would like to see him on a few of the live shows, why not?’
Each year the mentors take their contestants to exotic locations for the final intense stage of the competition before the live shows commence, although new recruit Nick Grimshaw is reported to be taking his “boys” category to…
The single is set to appear on his self-titled debut album, and is due for release on October 9.
Adding that he loved the show, Louis gushed: ‘It’s the best show in the world – it’s the most talked about TV show – there are three or four acts on the show this year that are incredible’.
“Well, it did make me laugh because we’ve taken our time on Ben’s record and Fleur’s record intentionally”, Cowell said.
“So we’ve kept it quite low key, they’ve got on with their job and worked hard, they’ve both, I think, found the sound that suits them”. I love Olly (Murs, presenter) and Caroline (Flack, presenter). “I feel he’s robust & he gets it. PA Nick Grimshaw “I feel he’s doing good. We’re always planning different things but no one is leaving the show”.
He spoke about his early days at school, admitting: “I was bored out of my mind actually”.
The Brit School’s alumni include Adele, Jessie J, Leona Lewis and the late Amy Winehouse. “They’re just trying something different this year”.
Would he be singing right now if he’d attended the BRIT School?
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Cowell visited the school and the Nordoff Robbins music therapy facility on its grounds ahead of being honoured at this year’s Music Industry Trust Awards.
