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* TurnToReligion: The 'Walls' closer "Only the Brave" contains a number of religious motifs, and opens with imagery of the narrator desperately praying.

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* TurnToReligion: The 'Walls' ''Walls'' closer "Only the Brave" contains a number of religious motifs, and opens with imagery of the narrator desperately praying.
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* YouAreNotAlone: The non-album song "Copy of a Copy of a Copy" is a reminder of the universality of heartbreak and emotional anguish.

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* YouAreNotAlone: The non-album song "Copy of a Copy of a Copy" is a reminder of the universality of heartbreak this kind of struggle and emotional anguish.pain.
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* {{Britpop}}: His music, his album in particular, has often been referred to as such and he has cited the likes of Music/{{Oasis}} as his inspiration.

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* {{Britpop}}: His music, his debut album in particular, has often been referred to as such and he has cited the likes of Music/{{Oasis}} as his inspiration.
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* FanCommunityNicknames: Louies, dubbed by Louies themselves. It is not uncommon to see fans use the term in the possessive, as in ''his'' Louies.

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* FanCommunityNicknames: Louies, dubbed by Louies themselves. It is not uncommon to see fans use the term in the possessive, as in ''his'' Louies.



* SongsOfSolace: Being alone is a common theme found in Louis music, both in a lonely sense but also in the sense of learning to be self reliant.
--> '''Walls''': Nothing wakes you up like waking up alone
--> '''Holding onto Heartache''': You know the party's over
--> When you're standing in an empty space alone
* TurnToReligion: The 'Walls' closer "Only the Brave" contains a number of religious motifs, and opens with imagery of the narrator desperately praying.
--> Pour mercy, mercy on me
--> I'll fall upon my knees.




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* YouAreNotAlone: The non-album song "Copy of a Copy of a Copy" is a reminder of the universality of heartbreak and emotional anguish.
--> I can hear you, howlin' till your lungs hurt
--> So, let this be your comfort:
--> You're not the only one, no
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* IconicOutfit: Louis has experimented with his appearance multiple times over his career, but fans are still nostalgic for his preppy early 1D looks from 2011 and 2012, which typically featured suspenders, stripes, fitted shirts, chinos, and TOMS shoes. Louis has made it clear he has no intention of dressing like his 19/20 year old self again anytime soon.


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* InTheStyleOf: Louis has since performed rock renditions of his early electronic singles "Just Hold On" and "Back to You".
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* * IJustWantToBeLoved: He [[AnguishedDeclarationOfLove declares]] wanting to be loved "by you" in the bridge of "Defenceless", as he is "too tired to be tough".

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* * IJustWantToBeLoved: He [[AnguishedDeclarationOfLove declares]] wanting to be loved "by you" in the bridge of "Defenceless", as he is "too tired to be tough".
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* CommonalityConnection: In "All This Time", people who share certain struggles and experiences find solidarity in one another. In the second verse, the narrator realises the person he's singing to is the same as him, and the chorus switches from first to second person. The song starts quiet and pensive, and gets louder until its triumphant conclusion that this kind of love and friendship "is worth the pain".
--> Our eyes meet
--> And I can tell that you're the same as me


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* * IJustWantToBeLoved: He [[AnguishedDeclarationOfLove declares]] wanting to be loved "by you" in the bridge of "Defenceless", as he is "too tired to be tough".


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* LoveNostalgiaSong:
** Louis has spoken about evoking nostalgia when writing "Saturdays", which muses about loss and change after being reminded of someone who is no longer in your life. He includes details of his past, with "Silver Street" being a reference to the club strip in his hometown.
** "Chicago" reflects on a relationship from a long time ago that "wasn't meant to be", but is still meaningful to the narrator.
--> I didn't have to search 'cause I still know your number
--> I bet sometimes you still like to wear my jumper
* TheMasochismTango: "Written All Over Your Face" speaks of wanting to "get back to loving" a partner who's being cold and disagreeable and trying pick a fight with you first thing in the morning.
* MrFanservice: During his concerts, he runs to the barricade ([[RunningGag with his security guards chasing after him]]), an activity that has cost him several shirts. But he loves it, always smiley, even going to the barricade with a broken arm, knowing his fans would be gentle.

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* BigBrotherInstinct: In addition to being an actual big brother and the oldest of the boys, Louis is protective of his loved ones, and perhaps notably, his fans. There are several examples of him defending fans from insults, stopping shows to make sure fans are okay, and generally showing a caring attitude towards them. Behind the scenes in 1D, he was known to take on a leadership role, such as advocating for the boys to be able to write their own music. When discussing providing for his family in 2019, Louis stated that he enjoys taking care of people.

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* BigBrotherInstinct: In addition to being an actual big brother and the oldest of the boys, Louis is protective of his loved ones, and perhaps notably, his fans. There are several examples of him defending fans from insults, stopping shows to make sure fans are okay, and generally showing a caring attitude towards them. Behind the scenes in 1D, he was known to take on a leadership role, such as advocating for the boys to be able to write their own music. When discussing providing for his family in 2019, Louis stated that he enjoys taking care of people.



* DoubleMeaning: "Nothing wakes you up like waking up alone" is sung at the beginning and end of "Walls". At the beginning, the narrator literally wakes up, lonely after a painful breakup. By the end, he has woken up figuratively, having reflected on the relationship and himself.



* GrowingUpSucks: Louis has more than once expressed a fear of growing up. The thesis of "Fearless" seems to be that the societal ideal adulthood, the sign you've "made it", is soulless and comes at a cost. To be young is to be happy, free, and fearless.
* {{Homage}}: Louis gave Noel Gallagher songwriting credits on "Walls", as he requested permission to pay homage to the songs "Stop Crying Your Heart Out", "Cast No Shadow", and "Acquiesce" for the track.



* NumerologicalMotif: 28 – he has it tattooed, it is on his football jersey, his earpiece, and plastered all over his branding. Though Louis himself has never confirmed the number's significance, his bandmate Liam claimed it was his childhood house number, supported by the "Back to You" music video, in which Louis walks passed a house in Doncaster with the number 28.



* PluckyComicRelief: There are several clips, especially from the 1D and ''X Factor'' days, in which he has everyone in the room rolling.

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* PluckyComicRelief: There are several clips, especially from the 1D and ''X Factor'' days, in which he has everyone in the room rolling. With age, his humour has shifted away from hyperactive physical comedy and more towards dry sarcasm.
* PurelyAestheticGlasses: He would wear glasses for fun in 2010 and 2011, to the point where they became one of his iconic looks. As far as anyone knows, he did not actually need them.
* SelfDeprecation: Louis admits "I'm not easy on myself" in "Holding onto Heartache", and it's revealed in his documentary film ''All Of Those Voices'' (2023) that confidence has been one of his biggest hurdles in his career.


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* SlidingScaleOfIdealismVersusCynicism: Although Louis frequently writes about the hardship and great pain he's experienced, he often aims for a hopeful and defiant attitude in the face of it all. He avoids a DownerEnding, placing the uplifting "Only the Brave" at the end of ''Walls'', right after the sadder "Defenceless".
* WhamShot: The final scene of the "Walls" music shows Louis stumble across four silhouettes on a stage who resemble his former bandmates. As he takes his position next to them, one of the silhouettes (Zayn) disappears.

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He gained notability as a member of hit boyband Music/OneDirection, having auditioned for the 2010 season of ''Series/TheXFactor'' as a solo artist. Out of all the members, he contributed the most in songwriting with credits on over 38 songs across the band's discography, particularly on the later 3 albums, including 6 hit singles. Outside of music, he initially made his name as the [[GenkiGuy larger-than-life]] funny one with {{Keet}} tendencies.

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He gained notability as a member of hit boyband Music/OneDirection, having auditioned for the 2010 season of ''Series/TheXFactor'' as a solo artist. Out of all the members, he contributed the most in songwriting with credits on over 38 songs across the band's discography, particularly on the later 3 albums, including 6 hit singles. Outside of music, he initially made his name as the [[GenkiGuy [[LargeHam larger-than-life]] funny one with {{Keet}} tendencies.



* BigBrotherInstinct: In addition to being an actual big brother and the oldest of the boys.

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* BigBrotherInstinct: In addition to being an actual big brother and the oldest of the boys.boys, Louis is protective of his loved ones, and perhaps notably, his fans. There are several examples of him defending fans from insults, stopping shows to make sure fans are okay, and generally showing a caring attitude towards them. Behind the scenes in 1D, he was known to take on a leadership role, such as advocating for the boys to be able to write their own music. When discussing providing for his family in 2019, Louis stated that he enjoys taking care of people.


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* KnuckleTattoos: Louis has the number 28 tattooed on his left knuckles, and as of 2023, four symbols tattooed on his right knuckles, which seem to reference ''Faith in the Future'' lyrics.


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* LocationSong: "Common People" contains an ode to the working class community of Doncaster that Louis grew up.
--> When I get lost, I go back to where I started
* LoveIsADrug: On ''Walls'', he compares a seemingly on/off relationship to addiction and substance abuse, perhaps most directly in "Kill My Mind" and "Habit".
--> '''Kill My Mind''': The devil in my brain
--> Whispering my name
--> I can hear it sayin' ah, ah, ah
--> "I can ease the pain,
--> Just a little taste, babe"
--> '''Habit''': Never thought that giving up would be so hard
--> But god, I'm missing you and your addictive heart
--> You're the habit that I can't break
--> ... You're the high that I need right now
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Louis was originally set to release his debut album in late 2017 or 2018, but a number of external factors from [[ScrewedByTheNetwork the label]] to personal loss continuously delayed it. In the meantime, he switched genres from electronic to rock – one can ponder what an album fresh off his early singles might have looked like.
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** Adding to the devastation, he then lost his 18 year old sister Félicité only a week after releasing "Two of Us", less than three years after losing his mother.
* GrowingTheBeard: ''Walls'' isn't a bad album by any means, but general consensus is that ''Faith in the Future'' is where Louis really hits his stride as an artist.
* LGBTFanbase: As a solo artist, a huge amount of his fans are queer women, to the point that it's an inside joke in the fandom.

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** Adding to the devastation, he then lost his 18 year old 18-year-old sister Félicité only a week after releasing "Two of Us", less than three years after losing his mother.
* GrowingTheBeard: ''Walls'' isn't a bad album by any means, but general consensus is that ''Faith in the Future'' is where Louis really hits his stride as an artist.
* LGBTFanbase: As a solo artist, a huge amount of his fans are queer women, to the point that it's an inside joke in the fandom.
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Since the band's hiatus in 2016, he has gone on to release several singles as a solo artist and an album ''Walls'' (2020). He also appeared as a judge on the 2018 season of ''Series/TheXFactor''.

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Since the band's hiatus in 2016, he has gone on to release several singles as a solo artist and an album two albums: ''Walls'' (2020).(2020) and ''Faith in the Future'' (2022). He also appeared as a judge on the 2018 season of ''Series/TheXFactor''.




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* ''Faith in the Future'' (2022)



* GrowingTheBeard: ''Walls'' isn't a bad album by any means, but general consensus is that ''Faith in the Future'' is where Louis really hits his stride as an artist.



* LighterAndSofter: ''Faith in the Future'', true to its name, carries an overall happier and more optimistic tone than ''Walls''.



** A large amount of his fans [[YouTaughtMeThat love to tease him]], so it's hardly uncommon for him to call a fan '[[InsultOfEndearment little shit]]' when meeting them in real life while in the same breath calling them [[BigBrotherInstinct 'love']] or [[BigBrotherInstinct 'darling']].

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** A large amount of his fans [[YouTaughtMeThat love to tease him]], so it's hardly uncommon for him to call a fan '[[InsultOfEndearment little shit]]' when meeting them in real life while in the same breath calling them [[BigBrotherInstinct 'love']] 'love' or [[BigBrotherInstinct 'darling']].
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He gained notability as a member of hit boyband Music/OneDirection, having auditioned for the 2010 season of ''Series/TheXFactor'' as a solo artist. Out of all the members, he contributed the most in songwriting with credits on over 38 songs across the band's discography, particularly on the later 3 albums, including 6 hit singles. Outside of music, he initially made his name as the larger-than-life funny one with {{Keet}} tendencies.

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He gained notability as a member of hit boyband Music/OneDirection, having auditioned for the 2010 season of ''Series/TheXFactor'' as a solo artist. Out of all the members, he contributed the most in songwriting with credits on over 38 songs across the band's discography, particularly on the later 3 albums, including 6 hit singles. Outside of music, he initially made his name as the larger-than-life [[GenkiGuy larger-than-life]] funny one with {{Keet}} tendencies.
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* BigBrotherInstinct: In addition to being an actual big brother, he is deeply protective of his fans, band and loved ones.

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* BigBrotherInstinct: In addition to being an actual big brother, he is deeply protective of his fans, band brother and loved ones.the oldest of the boys.



** Even more devastatingly, he then lost his 18 year old sister Félicité only a week after releasing "Two of Us", less than three years after losing his mother.

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** Even more devastatingly, Adding to the devastation, he then lost his 18 year old sister Félicité only a week after releasing "Two of Us", less than three years after losing his mother.

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* BigBrotherInstinct: In addition to being an actual big brother, he is deeply protective of his fans, band and loved ones.



* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Louis was originally set to release his debut album in late 2017 or 2018, but a number of external factors from [[ScrewedByTheNetwork the label]] to personal loss continuously delayed it. In the meantime, he switched genres from electronic to rock – one can ponder what an album fresh off his early singles might have looked like.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Louis was originally set to release his debut album in late 2017 or 2018, but a number of external factors from [[ScrewedByTheNetwork the label]] to personal loss continuously delayed it. In the meantime, he switched genres from electronic to rock – one can ponder what an album fresh off his early singles might have looked like.like.

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** A large amount of his fans [[YouTaughtMeThat love to tease him]], so it's hardly uncommon for him to call a fan '[[InsultOfEndearment little shit]]' when meeting them in real life while in the same breath calling them [[BigBrotherInstinct 'love']] or [[BigBrotherInstinct 'darling']].

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** A large amount of his fans [[YouTaughtMeThat love to tease him]], so it's hardly uncommon for him to call a fan '[[InsultOfEndearment little shit]]' when meeting them in real life while in the same breath calling them [[BigBrotherInstinct 'love']] or [[BigBrotherInstinct 'darling']].'darling']].
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Louis was originally set to release his debut album in late 2017 or 2018, but a number of external factors from [[ScrewedByTheNetwork the label]] to personal loss continuously delayed it. In the meantime, he switched genres from electronic to rock – one can ponder what an album fresh off his early singles might have looked like.
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He gained notability as a member of hit boyband Music/OneDirection, having auditioned as a solo artist. Out of all the members, he contributed the most in songwriting with credits on over 38 songs across the band's discography, particularly on the later 3 albums, including 6 hit singles. Outside of music, he initially made his name as the larger-than-life funny one with {{Keet}} tendencies.

Since the band's hiatus in 2016, he has gone on to release several singles as a solo artist and an album ''Walls'' (2020). He also appeared as a judge on ''Series/TheXFactor'' in 2018.

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He gained notability as a member of hit boyband Music/OneDirection, having auditioned for the 2010 season of ''Series/TheXFactor'' as a solo artist. Out of all the members, he contributed the most in songwriting with credits on over 38 songs across the band's discography, particularly on the later 3 albums, including 6 hit singles. Outside of music, he initially made his name as the larger-than-life funny one with {{Keet}} tendencies.

Since the band's hiatus in 2016, he has gone on to release several singles as a solo artist and an album ''Walls'' (2020). He also appeared as a judge on ''Series/TheXFactor'' in 2018.
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* LGBTFanbase: As a solo artist, a huge amount of his fans are queer women, to the point that it's an inside joke in the fandom.

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* OopNorth: A Yorkshireman and proud of it. The thickness of his accent varies: it tends to be very thick these days but there was a time in which it leaned more [[IAmVeryBritish RP]] likely due to media training.
* PluckyComicRelief: There are several clips, especially from the 1D and ''X Factor'' days, in which he has everyone in the room rolling.

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* OopNorth: A Yorkshireman and proud of it. The thickness of his accent varies: it tends to be very thick these days days, but there was a time in during which it leaned more towards [[IAmVeryBritish RP]] RP]], likely due to media training.
** He once divulged in an interview that a boss at his former American label said he was 'ten percent too British'. His response: ''[[DeadpanSnarker "The fuck do you want me to do about that?"]]'' He has since resolved to, quote unquote, ''[[TheGadfly "always be ten percent too British"]]''.
* PluckyComicRelief: There are several clips, especially from the 1D and ''X Factor'' days, in which he has everyone in the room rolling.rolling.
* SirSwearsalot: Tends to use swears as punctuation marks.
** A large amount of his fans [[YouTaughtMeThat love to tease him]], so it's hardly uncommon for him to call a fan '[[InsultOfEndearment little shit]]' when meeting them in real life while in the same breath calling them [[BigBrotherInstinct 'love']] or [[BigBrotherInstinct 'darling']].
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* {{Britpop}}: His music, his album in particular, has often been referred to as such and he has cited the likes of Music/Oasis as his inspiration.

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He gained notability as a member of hit boyband Music/OneDirection, having auditioned as a solo artist. Out of all the members, he contributed the most in songwriting with credits on over 38 songs across the band's discography, particularly on the later 3 albums, including 6 hit singles. Fan-wise, he initially made his name as the funny one.

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He gained notability as a member of hit boyband Music/OneDirection, having auditioned as a solo artist. Out of all the members, he contributed the most in songwriting with credits on over 38 songs across the band's discography, particularly on the later 3 albums, including 6 hit singles. Fan-wise, Outside of music, he initially made his name as the larger-than-life funny one.
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* {{Britpop}}: His music, his album in particular, has often been referred to as such and he has cited the likes of Music/Oasis as his inspiration.

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* {{Britpop}}: His music, his album in particular, has often been referred to as such and he has cited the likes of Music/Oasis as his inspiration.inspiration.
* GriefSong: "Just Hold On" and "Two of Us" are tributes to his late mother, with whom he had a very close relationship. "Don't Let It Break Your Heart" also deals with the theme of grief.
** Even more devastatingly, he then lost his 18 year old sister Félicité only a week after releasing "Two of Us", less than three years after losing his mother.
* PluckyComicRelief: There are several clips, especially from the 1D and ''X Factor'' days, in which he has everyone in the room rolling.
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Louis Tomlinson is an English singer-songwriter who has also done work in football, television, acting, and philanthropy.

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Louis William Tomlinson (né Austin, born 24 December 1991) is an English singer-songwriter who has also done work in football, television, acting, and philanthropy.
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* {{Britpop}}: His music, his album in particular, has often been referred to as such and he has cited the likes of Oasis as his inspiration.

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* {{Britpop}}: His music has often been referred to as such and his album in particular takes inspiration from the likes of Oasis.

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* {{Britpop}}: His music music, his album in particular, has often been referred to as such and his album in particular takes inspiration from he has cited the likes of Oasis.Oasis as his inspiration.
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Louis Tomlinson is an English singer-songwriter who has also done work in football, television, acting, and philanthropy.

He gained notability as a member of hit boyband Music/OneDirection, having auditioned as a solo artist. Out of all the members, he contributed the most in songwriting with credits on over 38 songs across the band's discography, particularly on the later 3 albums, including 6 hit singles. Fan-wise, he initially made his name as the funny one.

Since the band's hiatus in 2016, he has gone on to release several singles as a solo artist and an album ''Walls'' (2020). He also appeared as a judge on ''Series/TheXFactor'' in 2018.

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