Does anyone else feel a bit sorry for the groups? They have nobody to stand up for them. I really feel that they should have a stand in judge for such circumstances.

Also what would have happened last week if the acts in the bottom two was not Louis? I assume it would have just been between the three judges but I am unsure whether this is fair.

I feel sorry for J+E in particular. At least the other judges (and half the public) like Miss Frank. Louis was the only one to stick up for them last week and if the judges crucify them tonight then they'll have no one to defend them.

Ye I think they should have a stand in judge

Its an unfortunate situation, but I'm guessing that there are contingencies plans for things loike trhis happening - or they would've thought about it during the course of the week...

If J + E & Miss Frank go bottom 2 this week then I guess they could see how the 3 judges vote - if Louis was there and there is a majority then it wont matter as the losing act would still go 3-1. If there is one descenter then it should go to the public vote - unless Louis has given the production team is preferred order of staying for his two remainings acts.

I dont think either of his groups will be bottom 2 this week - Miss FRANK possibly, but they should be fantastic at Diva week.

I think if neither of his acts go bottom 2 then then it will revert back to series 1-3 format and 3 judges make the decision. That or it will just revert to the public vote without the judges decisions - but I doubt that would happen.

All in all its a sad situation, but Louis will be back next week

If it's two acts that are NOT Louis' then doing it between the three remaining won't really be fair. They might vote off contestant A - but Louis might have taken it to deadlock, and the public vote might have sent out contestant B

There is never going to be a solution that will be completely fair. Even if a judge is brought in, there is nothing to say they would vote the same as Louis would have done.

These are exceptional circumstances and should be respected as such. It would be disrespectful to bring someone in on Louis chair.

I am sure the other judges will judge Louis acts fairly as if he was there.

Saying they should have a stand in judge to stand up for J&E the new judge might not like them either