Louis Walsh made a lot of enemies on last week’s X Factor. Not only was he pictured giving the fingers to audience members but he also turned on the delectable Dermot O’Leary, after he dared to express some opinions on the X Factor contestants.

In his News of The World column today, Dermot has talked about the row and revealed that Louis branding him ‘just a presenter’ won’t stop him standing up to the Irish judge in the future.

“I have the utmost respect for him as a judge and a music manager, but I’ve got a job to do as well. I know I’m not a judge – I was just sticking up for Joe, as I would do for any of the acts, and asking questions. After all, that’s what I’m paid to do.

There were no hard feeling afterwards though – me and Louis had a good laugh about it. He’s a pal and I love him loads, but don’t bet against it happening again. Put the gloves on, Walsh!”