Liam Payne blasts Louis Walsh after X Factor judge swore at journalist who asked about pregnant Cheryl
One Direction star was not impressed by the example the Irishman set to his remaining act, 5 After Midnight
LIAM Payne has told Louis Walsh to "shut the f**k up for once" after he swore at a journalist who asked him about pregnant Cheryl.
The X Factor judge told the reporter to "f**k off" during a press call for the show's big final this weekend when they asked about the possibility of the Girls Aloud singer returning to the judging panel.
Louis made the shocking comment while stood alongside his one remaining act, boyband 5 After Midnight, and the One Direction star was far from impressed by the example he was setting to the trio.
Taking to Twitter on Thursday night, Liam wrote: "Congratulations Louis Walsh for setting the worst example on handling media for his band who are about to step into a very hard industry.
"Maybe it's about time you realise it's not all about you and shut the f**k up for once, let them speak".
Liam's outburst came after a journalist asked Louis what his reaction would be if show boss Simon Cowell invited Cheryl - who is currently pregnant with the One Direction star's baby - back to the judging panel.
Clearly infuriated by the question about the 33-year-old - who has appeared on The X Factor on and off since 2008 - Louis replied: "Well Simon wouldn't invite Cheryl back because we have Nicole. We have Nicole and Sharon, we don't need another girl.
"So go and f**k off now!"
As the star stood alongside the boyband, he playfully slapped at the reporter before adding: "No silly questions, seriously. It's not about Cheryl. Don't be stupid, man."
Louis clearly wanted the conversation to focus on the group - who found the whole exchange hilarious - as he also shot down talk about the Spice Girls pulling out of performing with the three boys during the final after a scheduling conflict.
He said: "It's not about The Spice Girls, it's about 5 After Midnight... so stop talking about them."
It isn't the first time Liam and Louis have feuded, as the outspoken judge previously told The Telegraph One Direction's biggest problem was that they "believed the hype around them".
He said: "We create monsters in the music business – they only become famous because they’ve been on the show and we got you those songs.
"They’re lucky f**kers, but some get a sense of entitlement and believe the hype. Too many artists appear to forget where they came from."