Nick Grimshaw talks about the stick he’s had since replacing Louis Walsh on The X Factor

Nick Grimshaw's been judging on this year's *X Factor *alongside Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Rita Ora - and they all appear to be having a hoot.

However, poor ol' Grimmy has been getting stick from fans since he replaced Louis Walsh on the ITV singing show.

Louis was axed by uncle Simon after 11 years on the show and since the BBC Radio 1 DJ took his seat, he's been getting stick.

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Talking backstage at Channel 4’s TFI Friday he said: "I took over from Chris Moyles on the breakfast show after eight years and got stick for that too.

"Change is such a big thing and especially on a show like that which is such a part of people’s lives."

Nick continued to explain how he jumped at the chance to take on The X Factor role.

He added: "When I’ve watched The X Factor in previous years I have not felt artists were directed in the proper way.

"This is my expertise and this is what I want to do.

"I have not done The X Factor because I want to be famous – it’s because of the music. I wanted to create some artists to play on Radio 1."

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