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Simon Cowell is reportedly sick of Louis Walsh winding people up.

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X Factor hopeful forgets the lyrics

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Sun, 28 Sep, 2014

Louis tells 'X Factor' reject - work on your personality and lose some weight
Louis tells 'X Factor' reject - work on your personality and lose some weight

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Luke and Kimberley - separated at birth

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