Louis Walsh "Happy" To Leave 'The X Factor' To Manage Again

Louis Walsh has confirmed he will be leaving The X Factor after this season and that he is "happy" with his decision to leave the ever-popular reality series behind him.

Walsh will be appearing in the upcoming series of The X Factor but will be stepping down from his judging role after this season finishes. A spokesperson for The X Factor the show was "delighted Louis is back for a record breaking 10th series".

Walsh will appear alongside fellow judges Sharon Osbourne, Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger. As for who will replace Walsh, a spokesperson for the televised talent competition said "it's far too early to say what the judging panel for 2014 may or may not look like."

However, it is unknown if the show will return at all following the tenth series. The show will have completed their ITV deal by the end of the upcoming season, although it is believed Simon Cowell is negotiating with the network to further series.

The X Factor auditions held at Wembley Arena in London.