Louis Walsh: Simon Cowell wants Walsh back. Pic: ITV
Louis Walsh is reportedly returning to The X Factor judging panel for the next series.
Simon Cowell has not yet officially confirmed the panelists for the show, which returns in May.
As well as his judging role, Louis also manages former contestants Jedward, and their road manager Liam McKenna revealed Walsh is hoping to be back this year.
He told the Herald: "Simon said about three or four weeks ago that Louis is the only one who's guaranteed his place on the judging panel.
"I love working on the show, and I'd love to do it again, so fingers crossed."
McKenna also revealed that he loved working with Cheryl Cole and hopes that she will return to the programme.
However, the Girls Aloud singer looks unlikely to return after her manager will.i.am said she would not go back because Cowell fired her from the US version of the show.
Gary Barlow is thought to have been offered a hefty pay rise to return to the panel.
Kelly Rowland is not expected to return, after she admitted she was homesick working in the UK.
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