Walsh boasts about 'X Factor' success

The X Factor's Louis Walsh has boasted that he is the only King of Pop on the ITV1 talent show.

The judge, who is mentoring the 16 to 24 solo singers, has attacked his co-stars Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne.

"I think my records speak for themselves - I am the only real King of Pop on the show," Louis told the Sunday Mirror. "Simon and Sharon were the mouths of the first series - talking about how brilliant they were at spotting talent. I kept my counsel. I wanted to watch and see how things went. But now it's time to speak out."

Walsh has pointed out that his act from series one, G4, have been the most successful, while the show's winner Steve Brookstein and Sharon's choice Tabby Callaghan have faded into obscurity.

"Steve Brookstein was supposed to be the next big thing, but he was a flop," Louis added. "Now Simon's dumped him from his record company - and I'm not even supposed to mention his name on the show. Sharon, meanwhile, was convinced her Tabby was the future of indie music.

"Sharon's all glamour and big boobs and an embarrassing flirt. She flirted mercilessly with Tabby - just like she's been doing with Chico. But there's barely any substance behind it in the long run."