Robbie Williams
Dermot O’Leary has said that Robbie Williams has been judging X Factor for 15 years “on the couch”.
The presenter has praised the new judge of the ITV show who has joined the series this year.
Making his X Factor judging debut alongside Louis Tomlinson and wife Ayda Field, the singer has impressed O’Leary.
Speaking on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, the presenter said: “He’s Robbie Williams. He’s absolutely brilliant.
“Robbie has been doing that job for 15 years, he’s just been at home on the couch.
“He told me that. He absolutely loves the show.”
O’Leary added on Field’s debut on the series: “She’s coming in as Robbie’s wife, she’s the underdog. But she has been brilliant.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here