Louis Walsh has reportedly announced that he will be leaving the X factor after this series ends.

He hopes to spend the extra time managing his acts, Westlife and Shayne Ward.

Louis said: “I will do one more series. I Have really enjoyed doing it but I’m not a TV star, I’m a band manager.

“X Factor takes over your life. By the end of the show I am exhausted, and then I have to work with my acts.”

I sooooo hope this is true!!!