Brian Friedman has claimed that he feels more like a counsellor than a choreographer on this year’s series of X Factor.

“It feels like 80% of the time I’m a life coach and 20% I’m a choreographer.” Brian is quoted by the Daily Star as saying.

Brian also revealed that all the X Factor finalists live in fear of being axed.

“It is like a furnace in there,” he added.

“Tension is running very high. I see the judges only four times a week, when I have to, and it’s the same for everyone. No one goes out after rehearsals or after the show to unwind together.

“Everyone is just so panicked this year.”