Axed Orla Keogh is BACK on the X Factor – as Louis makes her his wildcard

Axed X Factor star Orla Keogh will be representing Ireland in the live shows – after being thrown a lifeline by Louis Walsh.

Bosses have allowed judges to pick a wildcard for another of the panel’s category, even if the act has already been sent home.

Now sources have revealed that Mayo man Louis has been allowed to bring back one of the contestants Cheryl sent home.

Righting wrong: Louis has chose to bring back Orla | ITV

Controversially, the Girls Aloud star decided to dump Orla at the very last moment from her six-chair challenge to rival Chloe Jasmine.

But Louis, 61, wants to make that wrong right and has decided 20-year-old Orla will be his wildcard.

She will be unveiled as the wildcard during the first live show on on October 11, and sources told the Irish Sun she hasn’t returned to Ireland since the shows were broadcast.

Coming back: Orla has now made the live shows

Earlier in the week, Goss.ie told how Louis Walsh insisted Orla should never give up on her singing dream as she was that good.

He added: “Orla should made the live shows. I think she could be a great recording artist and has an amazing confidence and look.”

There is also a chance that Dubliner Janet Grogan, 26, who was dumped by Simon Cowell could be brought back after he admitted his mistake.