After Louis’ shock exit from the X Factor earlier this week fellow judges Sharon Osbourne and Simon Cowell are desperate to have him back!

Cowell told The Sun: “I’ve been called all sorts of things but I have taken it in the spirit it was meant. I have known Louis for years. I know what a success he is. If I offended him, I apologise. We want him back.”

Sharon also urged Louis to return, saying she liked and respected him and was shocked and saddened by his departure.

ITV bosses are holding crisis talks with the Westlife manager and a spokesman for the ITV show said: “We are talking to Louis and we hope we will be able to persuade him to return to the show on Saturday.”