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

Poor Grimmy's been getting stick from fans

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by Maria Vallahis |
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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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    X Factor 2015 finalists

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    The Boys - Sean Miley Moore

    The Boys - Mason Noise2 of 12

    The Boys - Mason Noise

    The Boys - Che Chesterman3 of 12

    The Boys - Che Chesterman

    The Overs - Anton Stephans4 of 12

    The Overs - Anton Stephans

    The Overs - Bupsi Brown5 of 12

    The Overs - Bupsi Brown

    The Overs - Max Stone6 of 12

    The Overs - Max Stone

    The Girls - Lauren Murray7 of 12

    The Girls - Lauren Murray

    The Girls - Keira Weathers8 of 12

    The Girls - Keira Weathers

    The Girls - Louisa Johnson9 of 12

    The Girls - Louisa Johnson

    The Groups - Fourth Impact10 of 12

    The Groups - Fourth Impact

    The Groups - Alien Uncovered11 of 12

    The Groups - Alien Uncovered

    The Groups - Reggie & Bollie12 of 12

    The Groups - Reggie & Bollie

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