Louis Walsh Loses Faith In 'X Factor'

07 October 2009

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Louis Walsh doesn't believe his acts can win 'The X Factor'.

The Irish judge bemoaned the fact he has been given the Groups almost every year of the competition, and admits he doubts Miss Frank, Kandy Rain and John and Edward will clinch the £1 million recording contract this year.

He said: "It's my sixth time on 'X Factor' and my fourth time with the groups. Why can't someone else get the groups? They always give me the hardest category.

"It's annoying but it's predictable. They never want me to win the show. Simon Cowell always gets the best category. He has the best category again this year.

It's annoying but it's predictable. They never want me to win the show. Simon Cowell always gets the best category.

"Him and Cheryl Cole just show up and get the best categories. Dannii Minogue and I work so hard. I will try but I won't win."

Louis - who mentored series two winner Shayne Ward - was chastised by fellow panellist Simon for his remarks.

Simon - who is bookmakers' favourite to win with one of his three Over 25s singers - said: "'Well that's confidence, Louis. Thanks for taking part.

"They're not exactly going to have bags of confidence after this, are they? It's not a question of being spoiled for choice, it's how you prepare your contestants on the day. And I prepare my contestants better than the others."

Louis has come under particular attack for putting Irish twins John and Edward Grimes through to the final.

Around 400 groups - with a total of 100,000 members - have been set up on social networking group Facebook campaigning for the act to be voted off.

However, Louis defended his choice, saying: "They're not great singers but they could be great pop stars.

"Kids are going to like them. Being a pop star is not all about being a good singer. Look at Kylie!"

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