X Factor: Is Niall Horan joining Louis Tomlinson for the Judges' Houses round?
It looks like Liam Payne could be joining him too!
Author: Emma DoddsPublished 13th Sep 2018 Last updated 28th Sep 2018
Ever since 'Just Hold On' singer Louis Tomlinson was confirmed as the fourth judge on this year's The X Factor panel, fans have been wondering which of the other One Direction lads he would pick to do the Judges' Houses round with him.
Although he has four One Direction boys to pick from - Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and former member Zayn Malik - it seems as though one in particular is more keen than the others, and took to his Instagram Story to reveal as much earlier this week.
It turns out that Niall Horan is pretty eager to get on the judging panel, and practically revealed that he'd love to help out during an Instagram Story Q&A.
When asked, "Would you like to join/visit Louis on The X Factor?" Niall eagerly replied, "Of course. Can’t wait to go down and see him in action," leading many to think that this was definitive proof that Niall would be joining the show in this capacity.
Check out One Direction through the years:
One Direction auditioning on The X Factor
One Direction formed on The X Factor in 2010. All five members auditioned as individual contestants and were put together as a group by Simon Cowell.
X Factor: Is Niall Horan joining Louis Tomlinson for the Judges' Houses round?
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Louis Tomlinson is now a judge on The X Factor
Louis Tomlinson has released some solo music, but he has now become a new judge on The X Factor.
One Direction auditioning on The X Factor
One Direction formed on The X Factor in 2010. All five members auditioned as individual contestants and were put together as a group by Simon Cowell.
One Direction wait for the results
The band failed to win The X Factor, coming in at third place, however that didn't stop them becoming world famous.
One Direction return to The X Factor
After a successful year in the music industry, One Direction returned to the show that made them famous, to perform.
One Direction: This Is Us
In 2013 the band released One Direction: This Is Us, a documentary film about the group with many clips and songs. It was very popular with fans and took nearly $70,000 million at the box office.
Zayn announces he's leaving
Zayn broke many fans' hearts by announcing he was going to leave the group in 2015.
One Direction continues as a group of four
The remaining four members continued for a few months before announcing they would be starting an hiatus in January 2016.
Harry Styles stars in Dunkirk
Harry Styles released his self-titled album in 2017, but also starred in his first feature film, Dunkirk.
Niall Horan released solo music
Niall Horan released solo music, and his now on his 'Flicker' world tour.
Zayn has released music
Since leaving the group Zayn Malik has had a number of solo singles including a collaboration with Sia, 'From Dusk Till Dawn'.
Liam teamed up with Rita Ora on 'For You'
Liam Payne released solo music including the huge song 'For You' with Rita Ora.
Louis Tomlinson is now a judge on The X Factor
Louis Tomlinson has released some solo music, but he has now become a new judge on The X Factor.
One Direction auditioning on The X Factor
One Direction formed on The X Factor in 2010. All five members auditioned as individual contestants and were put together as a group by Simon Cowell.
One Direction wait for the results
The band failed to win The X Factor, coming in at third place, however that didn't stop them becoming world famous.
One Direction return to The X Factor
After a successful year in the music industry, One Direction returned to the show that made them famous, to perform.
One Direction: This Is Us
In 2013 the band released One Direction: This Is Us, a documentary film about the group with many clips and songs. It was very popular with fans and took nearly $70,000 million at the box office.
Zayn announces he's leaving
Zayn broke many fans' hearts by announcing he was going to leave the group in 2015.
One Direction continues as a group of four
The remaining four members continued for a few months before announcing they would be starting an hiatus in January 2016.
Harry Styles stars in Dunkirk
Harry Styles released his self-titled album in 2017, but also starred in his first feature film, Dunkirk.
Niall Horan released solo music
Niall Horan released solo music, and his now on his 'Flicker' world tour.
Zayn has released music
Since leaving the group Zayn Malik has had a number of solo singles including a collaboration with Sia, 'From Dusk Till Dawn'.
Liam teamed up with Rita Ora on 'For You'
Liam Payne released solo music including the huge song 'For You' with Rita Ora.
Louis Tomlinson is now a judge on The X Factor
Louis Tomlinson has released some solo music, but he has now become a new judge on The X Factor.
After Liam posted a snap of himself chilling at an airport, fans were quick to speculate that he could be flying out to Ibiza, where Louis' Judges' Houses filming is reportedly taking place. These reports were then fueled EVEN further when a fan of Liam bumped into him at Ibiza airport, with the 'Strip That Down' singer happily posing for a selfie. The fan wrote on his account, 'Off to Ibiza with my mate @liampayne #onedirection #liampayne #holidays #vacation #mode #eivissa #tbt #partynonstop #directioners'. sic
This comes after the rumour that the judges' categories have been already been leaked, with Louis reportedly being in charge of the Boys - even though he was in one of the biggest boy bands in the world.
But the Groups category has been taken on by Robbie Williams, who was admittedly in yet another of the biggest boybands in the world - Take That. His wife, Ayda Field, is reportedly set to take on the Overs category, with head honcho Simon Cowell to once again be in charge of the Girls.
The X Factor auditions are currently shown on ITV, every Saturday and Sunday at 8pm. Here's everything you need to know about this year's series of The X Factor.
Speaking on Lorraine in September, all four judges discussed the new series of the show and if Louis will be reuniting with the other 1D boys. "We're all just enjoying our time," Louis replied, "But for me, there's no way, with a band like One Direction that it's not going to happen again.
