Louis: Will’s SUCH a diva *
* Er, you’re a one to talk Louis...
LOUIS Walsh has branded Will Young “a diva” after he waltzed out of rival show Strictly Come Dancing for “personal reasons”.
X Factor judge Louis, 64 – himself known for the occasional tantrum – said Will should have toughed it out in the BBC dance competition.
He said of the former Pop Idol winner: “Let’s be honest, Will is a bit of a diva. He should have stayed – but it’s his decision at the end of the day.” Louis put his own decisionmaking skills on display in The X Factor’s recent six-chair challenge, changing his mind four times – to the exasperation of his fellow judges. Speaking about Will’s choice at this week’s Specsavers awards, where he was a guest judge, Louis added: “I’d say Strictly is probably a very tough show – it’s probably taken its toll on him.”
Will quit after after week three, despite his highest score so far of 31 for his salsa to The Pussycat Dolls song You Are My Destiny.
But it also saw him clash with head judge Len Goodman, 72, who told him he should just “turn up, keep up and shut up”.
The singer, 37, was reported to have been struggling with anxiety – and was said to be “fed up” with being told what to do by pro dance partner Karen Clifton.
Fellow contestant Daisy Lowe, 27, said of his departure: “We’re gutted, we all love him – but we completely respect and support his decision.
“We were told just before the press release came out – we’re all heartbroken. With eliminations as well it’s so sad because we feel like a family and get on so well.” But she revealed Will has vowed to keep tapping his toes to the show every week – as a viewer. She said: “All of us have WhatsApp and have said we love and support him and wish him the best. “He messaged back and said he’s excited to watch us dance on Saturday. He’s a gorgeous man.”