Louis Tomlinson tipped to become judge on The X Factor

FORMER One Direction star Louis Tomlinson is reportedly set to become the fourth judge on The X Factor.

Robbie Williams, his wife Ayda Field and Simon Cowell are also reported to be judging the hit show, which will is predicted to begin again on 1 September.

The live shows will be expected to begin, per tradition, in October.

The singer, whose career started on the show and who helped Cowell at Judges’ Houses in 2015, is poised to sign up for the panel, according to the Daily Mirror.

Louis also stepped in as a guest judge on America’s Got Talent in 2016.

A source told the 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.”

(Press Association)

Tomlinson, 26, found fame on The X Factor as part of One Direction, the most successful band created on the show.

The group finished third in 2010.

Tomlinson has also enjoyed a successful solo career since the band split in 2015.

Auditions for the 15th series of the X Factor start on July 18 at Wembley Arena in London, with subsequent auditions taking place around the UK.