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EXCLUSIVE! Louis Walsh says ‘at least 10’ Irish people in final X Factor rounds

Louis Walsh has revealed that there are “at least 10” Irish contestants in the final rounds of The X Factor this year.

The music manager said viewers can expect to see a lot of Irish talent on the show.

“There’s loads of Irish people coming up, at least 10 people,” he told Goss.ie.

“I don’t know who’s going to make it through but it’s at least 10 people.”

X Factor 2016 Auditions at Croke Park

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Louis also admitted that the new series of the X Factor is the happiest series for him ever.

The judge spoke to Goss.ie about being back on the same panel with Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger.

“This is the happiest series for me ever,” he said.

X Factor 2016 Auditions at Croke Park

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The Mayo native gushed about his fellow judges and revealed that he’s already got his category and picked his acts.

“I adore the panel, they’re my favourite people to work with in the whole world.

“The ultimate panel for me with Dermot hosting – it’s the best! I championed to get them all back.

“Working with people that you like, it’s not really like work. I’ve done my judges house, I’m finished. I’ve got my category, I’ve got my acts, I’m all done.”

Catch The X Factor every Saturday and Sunday from 8pm on TV3.

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