X Factor 2018: Louis Tomlinson SHUTS DOWN Simon Cowell in song choice row
THE X FACTOR 2018 was home to slight amount of drama tonight as Simon Cowell and Louis Tomlinson came to blows on the judging panel.
X Factor: Louis and Simon ROW over song choice
The clash came after Louis’ act Brendan Murray had performed on the X Factor.
For Big Band week on the ITV competition, Brendan sang Say Something, originally by A Great Big World.
But when Simon Cowell tried to take credit for suggesting the track, Louis was hearing none of it.
Speaking to Brendan, Louis began: “That was the perfect song for you, the perfect performance…”
I chose it actually, Simon
However, Simon then interrupted to question: “Who chose it?”
“Who chose it? I chose it actually, Simon,” the former One Direction member clarified.
Simon quickly shot back “I thought I chose it.”
“No you certainly didn’t choose it,” Louis retorted.
The music mogul wouldn’t let the matter go as he asked: “You don’t remember me calling and suggesting that song?”
“No Simon, no. you certainly didn’t,” Louis confirmed.
He continued: “But well done Brendan, great performance.”
Dermot O’Leary then chimed in to say: “Well, well done Louis for not letting Simon re-write history. Very impressive.”
The pair’s friendly banter clearly delighted many fans as they took to Twitter to comment.
Louis’ apparent “sassiness” was a particular talking point.
“Louis sassing Simon? Well, I need more #XFactorUK,” one shared.
Another added: “Yeah.....you tell him @Louis_Tomlinson! (Louis is being sassy with Simon tonight) Love it #XFactorUK.”
“Not gonna lie the bickering between Simon and Louis is lowkey the highlight of this series #xfactor,” a third declared.
A fourth posted: “Simon and Louis are killing me tonight. #Xfactor #XFactorUK.”
“The thing that I’ve loved the most about #XFactor is Louis showing us just exactly how much he stands up to Simon and doesn’t take his nonsense,” a fifth said.
The X Factor returns tomorrow at 8pm on ITV.