#xfactor press

Louis on 1D to ODE 

Dermot (XF host) mentioned Louis on recent interview to a local newspaper (February 5th)

iHeartRadio via twitter (February 3rd)

 Dalton Harris on Louis, for BUILD series (November 6th)

Overs contestant Giovanni Spano revealed that the former One Direction star is constantly at the finalists' house - and even chips in with advice for other categories  Speaking to The Sun Online about Louis, 33-year-old Giovanni said: "I think he is outstanding, I think he is absolutely wonderful. "The way he looks after the boys; he is there from 9am until 10 at night - last night I think he left at 11pm or something like that. "He has been great for the lads, absolutely phenomenal." The hopeful went on to add that all of the judges pitch in with all of the acts - despite the show being a competition. He told us: "All of the judges are in our corner; Ayda weighs in when Robbie needs someone to talk to, Robbie weighs in with Ayda. "Louis is there giving me advice, as is Simon. "Everybody has been chipping in with all of the different acts. I know it's a competition and the judges want to win, but we are also human beings and I think it's wonderful when someone branches over to somebody else's act to give them advice. "It's great to have outsiders looking in and helping us - pushing us forward. It has been wonderful - The X Factor is one big family and they are truly incredible." At the weekend, Simon Cowell faced backlash from viewers when it was revealed that he had been away for most of the week - with fans claiming that the Girls category had been neglected by the music mogul. Responding to the criticism, Giovanni explained: "The judges all have commitments and they are doing things here, there, and everywhere. "Any time that these guys can give us is absolutely incredible, and I know that Simon is constantly on the phone to the girls - especially when he was away. "He is not being neglectful towards the girls at all - they're looked after and cherished and it's great that we even get to speak to [the judges] because they are pros. "I don't think that anyone has been neglectful, and my mentor Ayda has been an absolute legend - I love her to bits, I can't say a bad word about the woman." Giovanni's time on The X Factor had a rocky start, with the West End star facing backlash from fans when the judges gave him a second chance after he fluffed his audition. As a result, the singer confessed to us that he felt like he had "something to prove" when he stepped out as a finalist on Saturday night. Thankfully, Giovanni impressed viewers at home as well as the judges - who gave the rocker's performance a standing ovation. Speaking about that moment, the contestant told us: "It was important for me to just be in the moment and be present and enjoy it - I am on cloud nine at the moment. "It was really wonderful to hear the comments, just making sure that I get it right and I don't let myself down means everything. "But the fact Louis turned around and said that there was something he was trying to find not to like about it, but he liked it all, was amazing. "What meant even more to me was the fact that he said: 'You know what, we have spent some time around the house together and you're just a lovely bloke.' "Hearing things like that is amazing and I am just thankful for everybody here and Ayda for giving me a shot." Last week, Giovanni shared a photo of himself alongside Louis to his Instagram page, he captioned the snap: "This gentleman @louist91 is bringing all the good vibes to @thexfactor house. "Absolute pleasure to hangout with this superstar." soap It is the 26-year-old singer's first year as an X Factor judge, and he has already won praise for the positive and supportive way that he has handled his male acts' tears and emotions on the show. Earlier this week, comedian Felicity Ward tweeted: "An out of the blue earnest tweet: Many of @Louis_Tomlinson 's male singers throughout @TheXFactor have cried, and not once has he told them not to, to hold it in, or try to make it better. "He's just hugged them & let them be. May we all be like Louis to the men in our lives."

Dalton Harris on Louis - Daily Star, October 26th

@heatworld: The XFactor's @RealArmstrongUK praising 'perfect' mentor @Louis_Tomlinson is too cute  LOUIS IS SO PURE. WE DO NOT DESERVE LOUIS. (October 23rd)

Dermot O´Leary about Louis on Lorraine (October5th)