LOUIS Tomlinson is poised to sign as the fourth judge on X Factor alongside Robbie Williams, his wife Ayda Field and show boss Simon Cowell.
The One Direction star, who helped Cowell at Judges Houses in 2015, would make the panel three men and one woman for the first time in the show’s 15 year history. An insider said yesterday: “Louis is very much a part of the X Factor family. “He’s a close friend of the show and would make a brilliant judge. Simon mentored
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One Direction and signed them to Syco Records, Now he’s looking after Louis’ solo career – which is going really well.“Simon hopes the deal will be done in the next few days.”Tomlinson, 26, is part of the most successful band ever created by the ITV series, after 1D came third in the 2010 series. They have since sold more than 50 million records.Tomlinson was tipped as a replacement for Nick Grimshaw for the 2016 series. When it didn’t work out, he instead took a guest role on America’s Got Talent.X Factor bosses are keen for Tomlinson to sign a deal because auditions for the 15th series start in eight days, on July 18, at London’s Wembley Arena. SUPERSTARS One Direction in 2014He’s a close friend of the show & will be a great judge X FACTOR INSIDER ON LOUIS BECOMING JUDGE