X Factor judge Louis Walsh has denied reports that Simon Cowell will miss next year’s Britain’s Got Talent auditions.

Last month Cowell claimed that he was considering appointing a stand in for the BGT 2011 auditions, with him rejoining the judging panel during the live stages of the show.

However, speaking to PA, Walsh insisted: “Simon says these things every year but you’ll find he will be sitting there next year with that same hairdo, the same T-shirt. The teeth will be even whiter but he will be there next year.”

Asked if he would like to replace Cowell on the show instead Walsh admitted:

“I would love to do it. I just want to be working, I’m quite happy to be working anywhere with anyone.”

That sounds a bit desperate, even for Louis!