Simon Cowell has warned Louis Walsh he has to get on with Cheryl Cole after getting him back on the X Factor.
The music mogul stuck his neck out for the Mayo manager, 61, to bring him back for an 11th year on the ITV show.
And now Simon has insisted that Louis – who signed his contract on Friday – needs to work on his relationship with former Girls Aloud star Cheryl.
He said: “They don’t get on great, but they’re going to have to now.”
Reunited: Cheryl is back on X Factor with Simon
Previously, insiders revealed that ITV were only convinced to bring back ex-Westlife boss Louis because of their bad blood.
“ITV weren’t keen to have Louis back, but one of Simon’s main arguments to keep him is because him and Cheryl do not get on,” a source said.
Return: Louis is coming back for 11th season of X Factor
It is expected that X Factor will announce the fourth and final judge this week, with Spice Girl Mel B in the line for the role alongside Simon, Cheryl, 30, and Louis.
After announcing he was back on the X Factor, Louis said: “At my age you have to keep working!”
