X Factor judge jokes he will star in rival show Strictly Come Dancing

Louis Walsh could put his ballroom moves to the test as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.
The X Factor judge claims he will star on the rival BBC One dancing competition which is due to air in the autumn.
The mogul recently announced that he would quit the X Factor after the upcoming series in order to focus on music management. 

Set to put on his dancing shoes? Louis Walsh arrives at the launch of this year's X Factor at the Corinthian Hotel in London

Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, he said:  ’I am going to be a contestant on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. But I am saying no more than that.’

But if the star is serious about joining Strictly, his appearance in the competition is sure to frustrate X Factor bosses.

Both shows attract huge TV audiences and are aired at similar times on a Saturday night. 

Team: Louis poses with his fellow X factor judges Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne and pet dog Bella

The star has recently faced criticism from Mel C, who said his departure from the X Factor will benefit the show.
The former Spice Girl, who fell out with Louis in 2003, told Richard Bacon on Radio 5 Live: ‘I think it would be a gain if he left, wouldn't it?’

She added: ‘What does he actually do?’

When Richard said that Louis had managed successful boybands such as Westlife and Boyzone, Mel replied: ‘Sorry, he has done a hell of a lot for the industry. I take it all back.’

Legend: Veteran Strictly Come dancing presenter Bruce Forsyth poses with co-host Tess Daly

Louis is also unlikely to get a friendly reception from Strictly co-host Sir Bruce Forsyth.

He hit out at the 85-year-old star, saying that he ‘shouldn't even be alive’ at his age.

He also said: ‘Brucie is too old. He's from a different era.

‘He doesn't know anything about young people or modern entertainment. His time is finished.’

The TV veteran retorted: ‘Louis Walsh said I should be dead by now. Can you believe that, from a jumped-up karaoke judge?’