Minogue hits back at 'naughty' Walsh

Dannii Minogue has branded Louis Walsh "a naughty little boy" following more press jibes from her fellow X Factor judge.

In a magazine interview last week, Walsh claimed that show boss Simon Cowell is now ignoring Minogue and concentrating solely on new judge Cheryl Cole.

The Irish music mogul also responded to claims that he and Sharon Osbourne bullied the Aussie star last year, insisting that she only had herself to blame.

Writing in her column for Closer magazine, Minogue announced: "Louis Walsh is at it again. It seems the only way he can make the headlines is by talking about me! Lou Lou wants some attention, like the naughty little boy he is.

"Last week, he claimed that I ignored him and Sharon on last year's X Factor, and that I only talk to Simon. Er, no! I'm a good sport and up for a laugh - but he's a naughty monkey talking about me again!"

Dannii also exposed Walsh as a closet fan of her music, despite his claims that the popstar has never had a hit record.

"Louis adores my sparkliest hits, 'Jump To The Beat' and 'This Is It', so he's secretly on Team Minogue!" she said. "It's probably fair to say that on last year's show he poked fun at me and made jibes at any opportunity he had. He still hasn't apologised, but as far as I'm concerned it's all water under the bridge."