Louis Tomlinson is reportedly poised to become a member of ‘The X Factor’ judging panel.
The 26-year-old singer first starred on the ITV show as a solo contestant shortly before he joined One Direction, and Louis is now being eyed for a judging role alongside the likes of Robbie Williams, his wife Ayda Field and music mogul Simon Cowell.
An insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Louis is very much a part of the ‘X Factor’ family.
"He’s a close friend of the show and would make a brilliant judge. Simon mentored One Direction and signed them to Syco Records, Now he’s looking after Louis’ solo career – which is going really well.
"Simon hopes the deal will be done in the next few days."
One Direction came third in the 2010 series of ‘The X Factor’, but are the most successful band ever created by the ITV programme.
Meanwhile, Robbie is reportedly on the cusp of replacing Louis Walsh on the judging panel.
The chart-topping star – who has been married to Ayda since 2010 – is said to be a "dream" signing for Simon, who has developed a close relationship with the ‘She’s the One’ hitmaker over recent years.
A source previously said: "There’s a deal on the table and Robbie is keen to do it. The hope is that the deal is days away from being signed and announced."
Louis Tomlinson ‘set to become an X Factor judge’
