CBB's Louis Walsh opens up on secret cancer diagnosis in lockdown that gave him a 'reality check'

Louis Walsh has opened up about his secret health battle after he confessed to almost quitting Celebrity Big Brother multiple times. Appearing on Monday's instalment of This Morning, Louis, 71, sat down with hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shepherd to discuss his time in the iconic house after reality star David Potts was crowned winner while Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin followed in second place. While chatting with Cat and Ben, Louis admitted that he was unable to sleep while in the house, and lay awake at night until the morning hoping that one of his other housemates would wake up so that he could have some "human contact" again after being alone with his own thoughts for hours on end.The former X Factor judge admitted that the experience was a lot tougher than he imagined, and he almost quit the show several times - but decided to stay and ended up making it to the final.

Louis Walsh has spilled the beans on where his relationship with Simon Cowell stands after Celebrity Big Brother, sharing that he hasn't spoken to the music mogul since leaving the show.The 71 year old talent manager was outspoken about his X Factor pals Simon and Cheryl Cole while appearing on ITV's glitzy Big Brother comeback. During the show, he even claimed that Simon had ruined his shot at winning The X Factor back in 2008. On last week's show, Louis claimed that Simon played favourites and helped Cheryl's singer Alexandra Burke win by bringing on Beyonce to sing with her.

Since leaving Celebrity Big Brother, talent manager and ex-X Factor judge Louis Walsh has revealed he’s had second thoughts about his behaviour on the show. Louis had been scathing of fellow celebrities from Jedward to Simon Cowell, Cheryl and Ronan Keating. And during his exit interview - where he came fourth, host AJ Odudu asked him: “Is there anyone you’d like to apologise to?” To which Louis replied: "No, absolutely not.That is just my opinion." However, just days after his exit from the Big Brother house, Louis has changed his tune and revealed that he’s rethought his “catty” behaviour as the “experience is going to change me” - and it all stemmed from his cancer diagnosis.

Louis Walsh has revealed he was treated by medics in the Celebrity Big Brother house after suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. The 71-year-old revealed that he had to be given medication to calm down as he suffered from insomnia and struggled to sleep.The star told The Sun: “We weren’t allowed to get up and do anything if we woke up in the night so I’d wake at 3, 4 in the morning, and just lie there in the dark, worrying about things.

Louis Walsh has insisted he won't be apologising for blasting his famous acquaintances like Jedward, Cheryl and Ronan Keating during his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house. The X Factor judge and music manager, 71, finished the hit reality show in fourth place and while he became known for speaking his mind and dishing some dirt on the showbiz world, he doesn't regret it. Louis, who had no qualms in throwing a few celebs under the bus with his savage on-screen swipes, was asked by host AJ Ododu if there was anyone he'd like to apologise to.

Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh has left the Celebrity Big Brother house in fourth place, issuing a three word response on his way out. As he was joined by hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best, he told them exactly how he felt about his time on the show, simply stating: "It is scary." He added: "It's scary in there." The Irish music manager, left the ITV reality show to the song Keep On Movin’ by boy band Five, before declaring : “I am so glad to be out”. The 71-year-old said: “We had a brilliant time, but it’s scary – the best show in town.

As viewers patiently wait to see which star will be crowned the highly-anticipated winner of Celebrity Big Brother during Friday's live final, we've rounded up all the moments finalist Louis Walsh has dished the dirt on fellow celebs. The star has happily spoken his mind during his time in the house and had no qualms in throwing a few of his famous acquaintances under the bus with his savage on-screen swipes.The controversial music mogul, who shocked many when it was revealed he had made the final alongside Fern Britton, Colson Smith, David Potts and Nikita Kuzmin – has lashed out at Sir Bob Geldof in a rant as well as Ronan Keating and Jedward. But they're not the only ones - and he had mostly nice things to say about working with boy band Take That as well as Simon Cowell.

Bradley Riches became the seventh celeb to be evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house, just one day before the grand final.The 22 year old actor was eliminated in a shocking back-door twist after his housemates were visited by their friends and family. But, when it came to Bradley's turn, he was instead greeted by presenter AJ Odudu, who announced that his time on the show was up.

Celebrity Big Brother's semi-finalists were treated to a visit from a family member or friend on Thursday night's episode - and for Louis Walsh, he reunited with his X Factor co-star Sinitta. However, the visit wasn't as cordial as he would have liked. Pop star Sinitta, who rose to fame in the 1980s, popped by the Big Brother house to see Louis - but gave him a stern talking to.

Louis Walsh, the former manager of Boyzone, made a surprising revelation on Celebrity Big Brother on Wednesday, 20 March.The 71 year old music mogul managed the chart-topping boy band from 1993 to 2000, turning Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch and the late Stephen Gately into overnight sensations. However, Louis left his housemates in shock when he revealed that Hollywood star Colin Farrell had once auditioned for the band, but didn't make the cut. While chatting in the kitchen with Fern Britton and Colson Smith, Louis shared: "I know him very well as he auditioned for Boyzone and he told me he wanted to be an actor, I knew him from Dublin.

The real reason behind Cheryl and Louis Walsh's feud has come out after Louis made an "unforgivable" comment. It comes after Cheryl's former manager spoke about bad times from her past while on Celebrity Big Brother. During Tuesday night's (19 March) episode of CBB, Louis told Marisha Wallace and Zeze Millz that Cheryl's PR team did a great job "saving" her career after she got into trouble.

Celebrity Big Brother's Levi Roots has spilled the beans on a secret 'feud' with a 'nasty' housemate. After leaving the show, he didn't hold back about his time in the house. He was sent home in a surprise double eviction on Friday night, 15 March, and had lots to say about the other celebs, especially David Potts.

Ronan Keating has claimed that Louis Walsh has bitterness "festering in his soul". Louis revealed details of their long-standing feud during his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother when viewers saw the housemates enjoying a VIP pop party with treats, drinks, and classic pop tunes. But when Ronan's song Life Is A Rollercoaster played in the house, Louis took a harsh jab at the singer.

Louis Walsh revealed he has been fighting a rare form of blood cancer, as he candidly opened up during a chat to his Celebrity Big Brother housemates on Friday night's episode.

Lauren Simon, who became the second celebrity to be evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house earlier this week, has now dished the dirt on her true opinions of her housemates, what her biggest surprises were, and who she wants to see take home the winning title. Lauren received eight nominations to be evicted from her housemates, including Bradley, Colson, David, Fern, Levi, Marisha, Nikita and Zeze before being voted out by the public.

Louis Walsh has been sticking the boot in to many a famous acquaintance during his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but when he branded Jedward "vile" it sparked a furious reaction. Jedward just happened to be watching the ITV reality series from close pal Gemma Collins ' house and the trio hit back with their own anecdotes about Louis. But as viewers might have guessed, there's a long history to the animosity between the Irish stars after their X Factor collaboration turned sour.

Celebrities came out in support for Jedward on social media after Louis Walsh branded the pair "vile" on Celebrity Big Brother. Louis, 71, has continued to talk about famous singers on the ITV show and hasn't held back when sharing his opinions.The former X Factor judge - who mentored Jedward during their time on the show in 2009 - labelled Jedward “vile” and a “novelty” act while chatting to fellow housemate Colson Smith.

Celebrity Big Brother's Louis Walsh didn't hold back when he was asked about the singing duo Jedward, made up of John and Edward, who Louis coached back in 2009 on the X Factor. The ITV show, hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, returned for another episode on Tuesday night, March 12, with its second live eviction of the series.Throughout the series, Louis has been open about his opinions on certain celebrities and in the latest episode, things got a bit awkward when Coronation Street star Colson Smith asked him: "What were Jedward like?" and Louis responded: "They were vile." He then revealed: "I got five million quid for them though, I swear on my mother's life", before adding: "They were vile. But they were novelty and it was great for the show.

Viewers of Celebrity Big Brother seem to have cracked Louis Walsh's approach to the game and think he's keen on an early exit with his pal Sharon Osbourne. Monday's episode saw the celebs at the famous ITV house getting their votes in on nomination day. After much discussion, the celebrities ended up nominating Louis, ZeZe Mills and Lauren Simon for eviction.

Louis Walsh takes another swipe at Fern Britton, a new Celebrity Big Brother teaser reveals.The housemates are tasked with creating a boyband and girl group, with the hope of winning Big Brother’s talent show ‘You’re Gonna Be A Star’. Louis, 71, along with his close pal Sharon Osbourne, also 71, are the judges of the competition. In the Diary Room, the duo share who they think has The X Factor, with Louis listing Ekin-Su, Zeze and Bradley as his top picks.