X Factor hobbit Louis has, apparently been suffering unwanted harassment from a fan (there is one!) after a joke was played on him by rival judge Simon Cowell.

Cowell gave out Walsh's mobile number to an admiring hopeful, live on the X Factor.

Louis told The Mirror: "This is Simon's idea of a joke." Simon just laughed. I expect.

The Irishman has since been inundated with messages demanding a meet-up from hopeful Shirley Hough, 50, from Rugby. Here's the audition again. I think they'd make a nice couple. Oh Louis, you can't get that many offers. Just go for it.