He didn't have The X Factor! Louis Walsh becomes the first star booted off Drive… as viewers give VERY mixed reaction to the racing reality show on social media

He made it clear as soon as he started to competition that driving isn't his forte.

And it was clear that Louis Walsh certainly didn't have the X Factor on the racing track as he found himself becoming the first celebrity to be kicked off ITV's new reality competition show, Drive.

The 63-year-old missed on the chance to stay in the show after he was beaten by former athlete Colin Jackson in the premiere episode on Tuesday evening.

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Kicked to the curb: Louis Walsh certainly didn't have the X Factor on the racing track as he found himself becoming the first celebrity to be kicked off ITV's new reality competition show, Drive

Louis had started off stating that he wanted to win the show in order to get one up on his former friend and former boss Simon Cowell.

He explained: 'Everybody I told I was doing this show fell around laughing… what you are doing a motorcar show but you know nothing about motor racing, you can't even drive good.

'I know Simon Cowell will be so jealous because he loves cars, he loves motors and he loves racing. So if I win, it's up yours Simon.'

The first challenge for the stars - rapper Professor Green; singer Ella Eyre; actor and comedian Johnny Vegas; Olympic athlete Colin Jackson; TV presenter Mariella Frostrup; weather expert Laura Tobin and broadcaster Angus Deayton – saw Louis and his competitors get to grip with 'Banger racing'. 

Head to head: The 63-year-old missed on the chance to stay in the show after he was beaten by former athlete Colin Jackson in the premiere episode on Tuesday evening

Tough crowd: The first challenge for the stars - rapper Professor Green; singer Ella Eyre; actor and comedian Johnny Vegas; Olympic athlete Colin Jackson; TV presenter Mariella Frostrup; weather expert Laura Tobin and broadcaster Angus Deayton – saw Louis and his competitors get to grip with 'Banger racing'

Banger Racing is known as one of the hardest of all motor sports due to the fact drivers are allowed to bump into each other.

In the first race of the series to determine who would go straight through to the following week's show, the eight celebrities were split into two groups.

Each group of four had to race against each other in their banger cars completing 10 laps around the track. But it wasn't just each other that they were up against… Four menacing 'Wreckers' were also on the track with the sole purpose of wreaking havoc. 

Proving a point? Louis had started off stating that he wanted to win the show in order to get one up on his former friend and former boss Simon Cowell

Getting to grips: He explained, 'Everybody I told I was doing this show fell around laughing… what you are doing a motorcar show but you know nothing about motor racing, you can't even drive good'

Getting messy: Louis added, 'I know Simon Cowell will be so jealous because he loves cars, he loves motors and he loves racing. So if I win, it's up yours Simon'

Ella Eyre and Johnny Vegas won their races, leaving the remaining six stars pairing up in order to battle it out in a second Banger race. 

Louis and Colin were paired up for the race and came in last, meaning they had to battle it out in the dreaded Night Race.

Ahead of his attempt, Louis admitted: 'I didn't want to be first out but I'm not a good driver.' 

Frontrunners: Ella Eyre and Johnny Vegas won their races, leaving the remaining six stars pairing up in order to battle it out in a second Banger race

Double trouble: Louis and Colin were paired up for the race and came in last, meaning they had to battle it out in the dreaded Night Race

And despite his determination to stay in the show, he took five seconds longer than Colin to complete the tough night course and was sent packing. 

Viewers had mixed reactions to the show on social media as they took to Twitter to reveal their thoughts. 

One less than impressed viewer tweeted, 'Are the guys at ITV out of ideas? I think they could have made something good of this but its just not working #Drive #NeedMorePeople'

 

Swerve: Viewers had mixed reactions to the show on social media as they took to Twitter to reveal their thoughts

Another added: 'How can anyone at ITV think these types of shows they keep churning out likely to be good? All pointless drivel. Sack them all. #Drive' 

One user wrote, 'It's like watching Whacky Races at times', while another stated, 'The only great thing about #Drive is Laura Tobin!' 

Viewers didn't hold back as one wrote, '#Drive was just absolute cr**… And also, why should celebs get the roles in the show. What's wrong with the public? Are they not worthy?'

Fun watch: While some didn't hold back, other appeared to be impressed and praised the show online

But others appeared to enjoy the new show as one stated, 'Drive has got to be the first decent ITV reality show in a long time. With crashes and red midst descending there's bound to be tears.'

Another admitted, 'This isn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be', while one fan wrote, 'Literally car crash tv at its finest!'

Some viewers couldn't help but comment on show host Vernon Kay's recent texting scandal as one user joked, 'Driving people round a bend, and a couple of bangers… How very fitting for Vernon Kay.' 

Loving it: Fans noticed that Louis managed to make a few X Factor style comments during his short time on the show

Some viewers couldn't help but comment on show host Vernon Kay's recent texting scandal as one user joked, 'Driving people round a bend, and a couple of bangers… How very fitting for Vernon Kay.'