Now it appears Simon Cowell may be interested in the BBC Radio 1 DJ with reports Grimmy will freshen up the ITV singing competition, if he’s appointed.
BBC source said: “Grimmy is one of the most well connected men in showbiz and will make a brilliant judge. It’s clear Cowell’s hope is that he will attract new viewers and artists to the show.
“He feels fresher and more relevant than some of the previous judges.
“Louis has been a great servant to the show but he is out of touch now compared to up and coming stars like Grimmy. The hope is Grimmy can come in and Louis will leave.”
Well, Louis you were a manager and you become a judge for 11 years. . .
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The Radio 1 DJ is set to replace Louis Walsh on the show - and he has a fair few celeb pals he could call on
As Nick Grimshaw prepares to take his place on the X Factor judging panel, rumours are circulating over which of his thousands of celebrity pals could join him for the judges' houses stage.
And let's face it - he has a fair few, from Harry Styles to Kate Moss and the rest of the modelling world.
But supermodel Kate seems to be a hot contender, as sources claim show boss Simon wants the new shake-up to compete with rival Strictly Come Dancing.
A source told the Daily Star: "Simon has asked Grimmy to put gentle pressure on her to take part.
“The chemistry between Grimmy and Kate could be a magic.”