Louis Walsh Quotes

I'm always being asked if I watch 'The X Factor,' and I do from time to time. I know it makes for great TV and that Simon Cowell has a real gift.

I'm proud to be involved with Simon Cowell and 'X Factor.'

I thought about going onto the first one, Pop Idol. My mum was saying, 'Go on!' But I decided not to. 'The X Factor,' though, doesn't really seem to be a show about musical talent anymore.

'American Idol' is a pop-culture staple that left the air too soon. ABC is the right home to reignite the fan base.

I don't watch 'American Idol.' I don't watch any of that stuff.

The X Factor' is nothing without Louis Walsh.

Strictly?' That's for older people, I watch 'X Factor.'

When you think about the 'X Factor,' you're always going to think about Cheryl because she was a massive part of it. Huge.

I have nothing negative to say about 'X Factor,' it's the best show in the world.

A lot of people make hay about 'American Idol's ratings and 'Empire.'

I've never seen American Idol but I am grateful to them. That show is one of Fox's biggest moneymakers, and some of that money goes to pay for shows like Prison Break. Simon Cowell's been signing my paychecks and for that I say thanks.

I get really frustrated with people who turn their noses up at talent shows like 'The Voice' and 'X-Factor.'

I think one of the things I was shocked about was how interested the world is in 'American Idol' and how people, writers, they write about 'Idol' all the time, and I guess I didn't expect that.

I don't have anything against Simon Cowell and 'The X Factor.'

'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

I'm a big fan of all those singing competition shows.

I still watch 'Idol,' and it's still the No. 1 show, so obviously I'm not the only one who loves to sit at home and be entertained.

'American Idol' became a juggernaut of epic proportions, but to me it was always like home.

I have a bit of a problem with 'American Idol.' Forgive me, but it's difficult for me to watch. I can't help but think of people being exploited. On the other hand, I'm really enjoying 'Glee.'

I didn't know what I was in for when I joined 'The X Factor' - I underestimated it.

Making good television is what Simon Cowell does. That's his business.

I get tempted to do a reality show because I enjoy them so much.

If Simon Cowell asked me, of course I would love to do 'X Factor.'

I have done a lot of reality shows. In fact, my first show was 'Shava Shava', which was a singing reality show.

I like to watch 'America's Got Talent' every Tuesday just to scout out the competition so I can see what I'm up against.