Brian McFadden Thinks The X Factor Has ‘Lost Its Magic’: ‘I Miss Louis Walsh And Dermot O’Leary’

Brian McFadden has become the latest celebrity to cast their opinion on the new look X Factor - and it doesn’t sound like he’s a fan.

If there’s anyone out there who HASN’T yet shared their thoughts on this year’s stages, please make yourself known to Simon Cowell, please.

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While we reckon Caroline Flack and Olly Murs have stepped into Dermot O’Leary’s shoes effortlessly, and Nick Grimshaw has been doing a grand job in Louis Walsh’s seat, former Westlife singer Brian isn’t quite so keen on the changes.

The ex-Australia’s Got Talent judge told The Mirror: “Louis not being on it is a shame. I miss Louis and Dermot O’Leary.

“There are too many changes this year. I’m pretty old school. I used to love The X Factor but I think it has lost its magic. I watched the first few episodes but I’ve given up.”

Oh.

He went on to admit he’d love to see a Louis-shaped return, adding: “It would be great if Louis was to come back. He’s like an uncle everyone loves. He’s not a diva. He’s down to earth.”

Luckily for Brian, there have been more rumours about Louis re-joining the show in some kind of fifth judge scenario than we’ve had hot dinners.

Speaking to the Loose Women panellists last month, Lou said: “I love doing X Factor. I love working with Simon … I have fun with him. I wind him up, he winds me up. It’s a good double act. I like to bring a bit of fun.

“Simon said the door was open for me months ago. I talked to him last night — there’s a possibility I might end up on the show. It’s up to Simon. I get on with him really well. I’ve worked with him for 12 years. We talk all the time, so I think there’s a chance.”

“I love finding new talent — there’s so many great people who came from The X Factor.”

Simon ‘isn’t ruling anything out’ when it comes to this year’s show, while a source has told The Sun: “He will be a neutral fifth judge who will sit in a special place away from the other judges to provide his own unbiased comments on the contestants.

“It’s a massive coup for Louis who is also going to sign a deal with Simon to help launch Ireland’s Got Talent as a judge.

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We know Nick will come into his own on the live shows because of his experience as a DJ, but we think Louis will be a great addition.”

We can’t wait!