Yesterday we announced that Brian Friedman would be stepping down as judge on the X Factor and would be replaced by Louis Walsh, who he originally replaced. Confused? Well so were we!

Brian has today spoken about his move to the Creative Director role on the show on his Myspace page.

He stated: “I didn’t feel I was fulfilling my duties as an artistic person. I brought this to Simon Cowell’s attention, and he offered me the creative director position.

“I will oversee all of the acts from boot camp until the final in areas including stage direction, choreography, wardrobe styling, hair, make-up and lighting. I couldn’t be more thrilled to take on this role.

“It will be a great addition for myself, and the show. I had great chemistry with the judges, and I still will. I am really looking forward to working with Louis Walsh as well.”