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Louis Walsh accuses Cheryl of 'lip syncing' in brutal jibe after she ditches X Factor

Louis Walsh has reignited his old feud with Cheryl, accusing her of lip syncing.

The Celebrity X Factor judge, 67, was asked in an interview if he was surprised that the Love Made Me Do It singer, 36, didn't return to she show.

He admitted that it wasn't a shock to him but did say she'd be good if she returned as an X Factor contestant — only because she's good at lip syncing, though.

Louis told Closer magazine: "She's doing that dancing show [The Greatest Dancer].

"She would be good as a contestant. She doesn't mime, it's called lip syncing."

Louis Walsh has slammed Cheryl (David Fisher/REX)
He accused Cheryl of 'lip syncing' (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Louis first sat on The X Factor judging panel with Cheryl in 2008 and they worked together until 2010.

The duo have endured a strained relationship for more than a decade, which first kicked off when Louis managed Girls Aloud from 2002 to 2004.

Cheryl and Louis have been enemies ever since he managed the girl band, with Cheryl accusing him of "taking cheques" for no work and calling the band members "fat".

Louis and Cheryl on the X Factor panel together (Credit: Jenkins/Syco/Thames/Corbis)
Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh has some epic snipey moments on X Factor

In the past, Louis swiped: "I am a much better manager than she is a singer.

"She seems to be in the fashion business now, selling fake hairpieces, fake eyelashes, fake everything."

In 2015, boss man Simon Cowell commented on the pair's ongoing feud.

The singer was not invited to take part in Celebrity X Factor (SIPA USA/PA Images)

Speaking on Good Morning Britain at the time, he mocked the two judges: "There was always going to be a clash, they’re like Tom and Jerry these two.

"I wish they’d fight more on the show actually."

However, it seems that Simon may actually agreed with the Irish music boss, as he's not invited Cheryl onto the judging panel for X Factor: Celebrity.

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