Louis Walsh: My X Factor acts just won't win

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On a losing streak: Louis Walsh

Louis, who is mentoring the groups — Miss Frank, Kandy Rain and John & Edward — moaned that he was always given the hardest category.

Speaking at the Pride Of Britain Awards last night, where he was joined by fellow judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole, he said: "It's my sixth time on X Factor and my fourth time with the groups. Why can't someone else get the groups? They always give me the hardest category.

"It's annoying but it's predictable. They never want me to win the show. Simon always gets the best category. He has the best category again this year. Him and Cheryl just show up and get the best categories. Dannii and I work so hard. I will try but I won't win."

At which point Simon chipped in: "Well that's confidence, Louis. Thanks for taking part."

Louis, 57, has come under fire for putting the annoyingly awful Irish twins John & Edward through to the final.

But he came out fighting, saying: "They're not great singers but they could be great popstars.

Kids are gonna like them. Being a popstar is not all about being a good singer. Look at Kylie!"
Eeek! What on Earth was he drinking?

At least Louis had a bit luck last night — it was Simon who got grabbed by the Phantom Hugger outside Grosvenor House in Park Lane.