X Factor fans call for Louis Walsh to be SACKED after he ditches popular girl group 4 of Diamonds for ‘joke act’ Ottavio and Bradley
Judge is facing a major Twitter backlash for choosing the kooky double-act over the fan favourites in the group category
LOUIS Walsh is facing a vicious backlash from The X Factor viewers who are calling for him to be sacked after he ditched popular girl group 4 of Diamonds for kooky double-act Ottavio and Bradley.
Fans were full of praise for the all female pop band following their "amazing" performance during the judges' houses stage, and they were stunned when mentor Louis gave them the boot.
He later chose to keep divisive duo Ottavio and Bradley in the competition, and the move left viewers fuming.
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Several fans declared Louis must be drunk to have made such a bizarre decision, with one writing: "Louis Walsh is p**sed, 4 of diamonds were really good #XFactor."
Another added: "Is Louis p**sed? 4 of Diamonds are the best vocalists and harmonised perfectly!! Joke. #XFactor..."
Many went to call for the Irish music mogul to be sacked from the panel over the move, and even sent messages to show boss Simon Cowell.
One wrote in a message to Simon: "Louis is such an idiot!!!! Sack him. Bring back 4 of Diamonds. He is a b**l e**."
Another added: "@SimonCowell can you sack Louis Walsh again please!! Sending 4 of diamonds home!! IS HE REAL!!! #XFactor2016 #4OfDiamonds #SentTheBestHome.."
During tonight's show, Simon Cowell's final three girls were revealed as Emily Middlemas, Gifty Louise and Samantha Lavery, and Louis' groups were 5AM, Ottavio & Bradley and The Brooks.
There was more drama as eagle-eyed fans appeared to spot something suspicious while Simon was watching his acts sing.
Sharon Osbourne also came under fire for bringing back controversial contestant Honey G, and viewers threatened a boycott of the show.