Bruce Forsyth responds to Walsh remarks

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Bruce Forsyth has responded to criticism from talent show judge Louis Walsh.

Speaking to the Radio Times, the 82-year-old entertainer - who was blasted by Walsh for his comments about The X Factor - insisted that he has nothing against the music manager.

He explained: "He took the hump because I said The X Factor was a fantastic production, but it reminds me of a firework display with a few singers, which is not my cup of tea.

"I have nothing to say about him - good or bad. I enjoy Britain's Got Talent. It's the way of bringing back variety."

However, the Strictly Come Dancing host admitted that he disagreed with the show allowing child contestants to audition.

Forsyth, who toured Britain as Boy Bruce, the Mighty Atom at the age of 14, added: "It's a way of bringing back variety, but they shouldn't put children through it. If you'd seen my act, I'd have been voted off immediately, never had a career."