Louis, 23, might be young, but One Direction are arguably the most successful act to ever come out of the show so he’s definitely qualified.
And boss Simon Cowell’s bestie Sinitta thinks Louis T would do a great job should Louis W actually give up his chair on the judging panel.
She told the MailOnline: “He spent a lot of time with is last year, mentoring the talent and watching rehearsals.
“I could definitely see him going into music management and production so it’s a good place to start.”
Sinitta thinks Simon, 55, will turn Louis into a great judge, adding: “Simon’s a great mentor. He mentored him as an artist. He can mentor him to be a mentor.”
At the weekend Louis W was quoted as saying he wants to focus on his career as a music manager, and Sinitta admitted that she would be disappointed if he didn’t return.
She continued: “He has been amazing for the last 11 years on the show. He’s been the stabling influence and the judge who’s taken the most risks, probably had the most fun and the most laughs.
“It would be a shame if he’s serious and really not coming back.”
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