News about Louis Walsh

Once the biggest Saturday night show on British television, The X Factor has recently been mired in controversy as acts continue to speak out about their poor treatment. And now, Kate Thornton has hit out at the reality show, claiming she was asked to lose weight by a television executive while hosting in the early noughties. The broadcaster, 51, has said a producer on the show offered to pay for her to go to a weight loss retreat during her tenure as host from 2004-2006, despite her already being a slim size eight.

Ekin-Su Culculoglu looked typically chic as she joined her Celebrity Big Brother fellow co-star Louis Walsh at the BPerfect's store opening in Belfast on Thursday. The Love Island winner, 29, posed beaming alongside the music alum, 71, as the pair flashed a peace sign. Ekin-Su stunned in a buttoned grey sleeveless vest, teamed with matching wide-leg smart trousers, for the opening of a new BPerfect Cosmetics' store in Belfast city centre.

Simon Cowell has vowed to heal his rift with Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, insisting the trio are still 'really good friends'. Former X Factor judges Sharon and Louis, both 71, mocked music boss Simon, 64, during their time in the Celebrity Big Brother house last month, with Sharon saying she was 'fuming' with Simon because he didn't renew her contract on the talent show, causing her to lose out on another major TV gig. Louis said that he and Simon no longer speak because the mogul had 'cut him out' of his life.

Celebrity Big Brother winner David Potts has admitted Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Louis Walsh are not in the contestants' group chat but insists there is no feud between the co-stars. In March, David won the first series of CBB since 2018 - and the series was plagued in controversy, with numerous tiffs between castmates.  The Love Island 2022 winner Ekin-Su was forced to go on a social media break after suffering relentless trolling and she withdrew from appearing in the final. And it was reported she had fallen out with all of her castmates, one of whom, Marisha Wallace, she fell out with on the show when the latter voted to evict her. Meanwhile, Louis, 71, created friends and foes daily with his sharp tongue, with fellow contestant Fern Britton getting the brunt of it.

Amanda Holden has defended her savage Sharon Osbourne remark as she 'protects' her close pal Simon Cowell.  The Britain's Got Talent judge, 53, doubled down on her comments made in the Daily Mail's Weekend Magazine, in which she waded in on the ongoing row between Simon, Sharon and Louis Walsh after their discussion on Celebrity Big Brother.  Hitting back the British-American television personality, 71, later accused Amanda of an 'ill informed sycophantic,' blasting her statement as 'factually incorrect' during a rant on social media. 

Sharon Osbourne has hit back in a savage response to Amanda Holden after the Britain's Got Talent judge branded her 'bitter and pathetic'.  Speaking in an interview with the Daily Mail, Amanda, 53, waded into the row between Simon Cowell and Sharon and Louis Walsh after the pair's appearance on Celebrity Big Brother. And Sharon, 71, hasn't taken the remarks lying down, as she took to Twitter to issue the presenter with a full statement [inset] where she accused her of being an 'ill informed sycophantic'.

She is the only judge Simon Cowell has kept firmly by his side for 17 years over the course of his seven talent shows. And to return to the favour Amanda Holden has waded in on the row between the music mogul and his former X Factor panellists Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh by branding them 'bitter and pathetic'. It comes after Sharon, 71, and Louis, 71, appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and poked fun at Simon appearance joking he would 'need more Botox' by the time she'd finished exposing him to the nation.

West-End star Marisha Wallace had one of the most iconic moments in the Celebrity Big Brother house when she was told of her Olivier Award nomination mid-task. But her time on the show wasn't all rosy, with Louis Walsh questioning her credentials and an argument with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu ending in tears. American actress Marisha, 38, is up for Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards on Sunday, for her role as Miss Adelaide in the West End production of Guys & Dolls. 

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu made sure to dressed to impress in an eye catching pink co-ord as she attended her first even since suffering a post-eviction backlash in the wake of her Celebrity Big Brother stint. The Love Island star, seemed in good spirits as she attended the BPerfect shop launch on Enoch street in Glasgow on Thursday.  She looked incredible as she flashed her midriff in the long sleeved crop top which she teamed with a figure hugging maxi skirt. 

After splashing the cash on Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, Celebrity Big Brother bosses are ready to go bigger and bolder for the next series

Following his stint on Celebrity Big Brother, Rylan Clark has revealed that Louis Walsh is a "shell of a man." After a turbulent three weeks, the music manager, 71, earned his fourth position in the series, where he let loose many acid-tongued names, including Ronan Keating, Jedward, and Simon Cowell. Rylan, 35, was a contestant on The X Factor in 2012, where he came in fifth place after being mentored by Nicole Scherzinger, despite Louis's claim that he couldn't sing.

Louis Walsh has revealed the handsome sum he was paid to appear on Celebrity Big Brother this year. Following a turbulent three weeks in which he let loose some acid-tongued thoughts on common names, including Ronan Keating, Jedward, and Simon Cowell, the music producer, 71, earned his fourth place in the series. Louis has talked about his reasons for signing up for the show and that ITV has reassured him.

Following their public feud with Louis Walsh, Jedward walked out on a stroll in North London on Wednesday. As they walked through Hampstead, the identical twins, John and Edward Grimes, 32, seemed to have momentarily forgotten their anger. Both the Irish pop duob and catnaled matching black baseball from famous bands, with Edward opting for a My Chemical Romance cap and John selecting a Guns N' Roses one.

66, the TV host, appeared on This Morning from 1999, alongside John Leslie and later Philip Schofield, before she was fired in 2009 by Holly Willoughby. She appeared on Celebrity Big Brother alongside Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, and eventual winner David Potts, which brought her right back to This Morning as a guest. Fern wished the new hosts Ben, who she shared it with, and Cat during her guest appearance on Wednesday, as she gave them both a kiss on the cheek. Fern reminisced, 'It's been 15 years since I last attended [this] program.' 'And, well done you two.'

Despite becoming a household name thanks to her regular judging role on the show, Sharon Osbourne has taken yet another shot at The X Factor. On the most recent series of Celebrity Big Brother, the veteran TV actress and comedian, 71, was reunited with former X Factor colleague Louis Walsh. During her time in service, Sharon had some of the top names in entertainment, including James Corden and one-time boss Simon Cowell.

Lauren Simons dazzled in a strapless gown as she filmed her Celebrity Big Brother homecoming party for The Real Housewives Of Cheshire on Tuesday. When she was seen falling out of a pink dustbin while at a Menagerie bar in Manchester, the reality star, 51, was in good spirits. Lauren performed flawlessly in the satin burgundy number, which boasted a daring thigh split as she filmed for season 17 of the hit ITV series.

Louis Walsh has said that he did not intend to offence anyone by his acerbic remarks in the Celebrity Big Brother house. After a turbulent three weeks in which he spilled secrets about the music industry and shared numerous outspoken views on celebrities, the music manager, 71, claimed his fourth spot in the series. Louis attempted to defend himself on Tuesday, claiming he was the only one who wasn't working or performing' in the house, and claiming he'had to give an opinion.'

The Heartstopper actor, 22, was competing in the hit ITV1 reality series and was evicted just one day before the final in a backdoor eviction. On Sunday evening, Bradley took to Instagram to announce that he had left the program to learn that his grandad had died on Sunday evening.

After making it to the final, the Irish talent scout, 71, left the Celebrity Big Brother house in fourth place on Friday. However, Louis' time in the house wasn't without controversy, as he made troubling remarks about Jedward, Anna Wintour, James Corden, and Ronan Keating during his three-and-a-week stint. Ronan, 47, is a member of Boyzone, a band run by Louis who yelled out the artist in a chat with Sharon Osbourne. Ronan's solo single Life Is A Rollercoaster got off to play, at which point Louis Said: 'He was such a p***k.'

During an appearance on This Morning on Monday, Celebrity Big Brother actor Louis Walsh defended his acerbic remarks on the show. 71, the music mogul and X Factor judge, spoke to hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard about his controversial stint on the resurgent program, which concluded on Friday with Louis finishing fourth place, though David Potts came in first. During his stay, he spoke incessantly with shock remarks about former colleagues in the outside world, including branding his X Factor acts Jedward 'vile' but admitting to making millions from the Dublin-born twins.

Since playing a volatile role in the media as he spilled rumors about his music industry career and his outspoken views on celebrities, the music manager, 71, earned his fourth position in the series.

On Friday, he finished in third place for Celebrity Big Brother. Colson Smith's mystery girlfriend has also been revealed as the couple were reunited during the live final. Colson, 25, defeated Fern Britton and Louis Walsh to earn his podium finish, but only to Nikita Kuzmin and winner David Potts.

During a television appearance on Friday, Ronan Keating said Louis Walsh is "showing his true colors" as he battled the temptation to 'air dirty laundry.' During his time on Celebrity Big Brother, in which he branded him a 'p***k' to housemate Sharon Osbourne, the former X Factor judge revived his long-running rivalry with the singer, 47, who branded him a 'p***k'. Louis managed Ronan while he was a member of Boyzone, but he was fired when his solo career plummeted after leaving the Irish boyband.

Following David Potts' victory over Louis Walsh, viewers of Celebrity Big Brother have branded Friday night's final 'a fix'. Louis, 71, gained his fourth position in the series after playing a controversial role in the leakage of rumors about his music career and his outspoken views of celebrities. Fans praised the Irish music manager as the "most amusing" contestant on Friday's performance, but was shocked to lose early this week after being bookies favourites to win earlier this week.