X Factor svengali Simon Cowell has pledged his support for Louis Walsh following allegations he indecently assaulted a 24-year-old man.

It has been reported that police were called in after the alleged assault in a nightclub toilet in Dublin, but they have not interviewed Walsh about the claims.

Cowell told The Sun: "I have known Louis Walsh for 20 years and I don't believe for a second that these allegations are true."

He told the Sun: "Like all of his close friends I will support him 100 per cent."

A spokeswoman for 58-year-old X Factor judge Walsh said: "He vigorously denies all of the allegations.

"If contacted by the police he will willingly co-operate with any investigation. Louis categorically denies any wrongdoing and will fight to clear his name."

She added: "The fact of the matter is the police have made no contact with Louis whatsoever."

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