X Factor judge Dannii Minogue has hit back at her colleague Louis Walsh after he claimed that Simon Cowell is ignoring him and lavishing all his attention on new judge, Cheryl Cole.

In her column for Closer magazine, Minogue wrote: “Louis Walsh is at it again. It seems the only way he can make the headlines is by talking about me! Lou Lou wants some attention, like the naughty little boy he is.

“Last week, he claimed that I ignored him and Sharon on last year’s X Factor, and that I only talk to Simon. Er, no! I’m a good sport and up for a laugh – but he’s a naughty monkey talking about me again!”

Naughty little boy, more like wizened old man I’d say!