Louis Walsh has spoken out about why Brian Friedman left the X Factor judging panel this month.

Brian’s departure ensured Louis’ return to the show after he had been publicly sacked.

He told Heat: “(Sharon) was telling me that there was just no chemistry between Brian and the rest of them. You know how we tease each other? There was none of that apparently.

“I watched a bit of him (on Grease Is The Word) and I have to say I didn’t think the British public would get him. That’s all I can say.”

The outspoken Irishman also revealed that he has yet to meet Friedman, saying: “I hear he’s the creative director, but I don’t know what that is exactly, and I’ve never met him or spoken to him and that’s fine.”