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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.

Ashleigh Butler and her pooch Pudsey created television history by being the first-ever dog act to win Britain's Got Talent, making Simon Cowell's dream come true.The dynamic twosome won audiences over on the sixth season of the talent show back in 2012 when Pudsey, a fluffy crossbreed of Border Collie, Bichon Frise, and Chinese Crested dazzled the judges with his tricks. Alesha Dixon was overwhelmed at the time, stating: "I can't cope, this moment is too much. You're showing people what dogs can do when they have good homes and are loved.

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.

As the tenth anniversary of Simone Battle's tragic passing approaches, fans continue to mourn the loss of the beloved X Factor star and G.R.L. member. Simone, who captured hearts with her soulful voice and vibrant presence, was mentored by media mogul Simon Cowell during the 2011 series of X Factor USA.

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.

Celebrity Big Brother's Fern Britton became a household name after hosting This Morning, however she was nearly associated with a very different ITV show - Britain's Got Talent. Ahead of Friday's final, CBB Late & Live revealed that Fern opened up about being on the original judging panel for Britain's Got Talent, however she was eventually replaced. In a segment where presenter Jordan North and ex BB housemate Olivia Young took viewers behind the scenes, Jordan revealed the "exclusive" that Fern had spoken about being cast on Britain's Got Talent.

The remaining Celebrity Big Brother housemates are visited by friends and family during Thursday night's episode ahead of this year's highly anticipated final tomorrow night.

EXCLUSIVE: Claudia Rosencrantz, the British television executive who first greenlit the Got Talent and Idol franchises for ITV, has left production outfit Studio 1.

Celebrity Big Brother fans have spotted 'hints' that two new celebs are entering the iconic house ahead of final. Viewers are convinced that two pop stars could be set to arrive in the CBB house, after becoming embroiled in a feud with housemate Louis Walsh. Louis, 71, has not held back whilst on the ITV show and has taken aim at numerous celebrities, including Ronan Keating and Simon Cowell.

Louis Walsh has opened up about working with Cheryl and Simon Cowell on The X Factor, revealing that he thought Cheryl was "smug" after getting Beyoncé as a guest star. In Tuesday night's episode of Celebrity Big Brother, Louis spoke to Zeze Mills and David Potts about Alexandra Burke winning The X Factor in 2008. With the singer coming up against Louis' group JLS in the final, the former judge claimed that boss Simon showed he had a favourite when he got Beyonce to perform a duet with Alexandra in the final.

Louis Walsh has lashed out at Sir Bob Geldof in a fiery rant on ITV's Celebrity Big Brother. Louis, who is known for speaking his mind, has previously taken swipes at Ronan Keating, Jedward and Simon Cowell during his time in the house.

EXCLUSIVE: YMU, the UK agency that reps Simon Cowell, Graham Norton, and Nicole Scherzinger, has confirmed its sale to private equity company Permira under a £60M ($76M) deal.

Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan Antoine is hardly recognisable more than a decade after enchanting the judges with his stunning performance. Jonathan, who was only 17 when he appeared on the 2012 show with his singing partner Charlotte Jaconelli, has gone through a notable transformation.The singer duo wowed everyone and made it to the finals, finishing second place to Ashleigh and Pudsey. After BGT, they were offered a smashing £1m record deal with Simon Cowell's Syco label.

As Samantha Chawner walked down the aisle to marry fiancé, Matthew Parkinson, the strains of Shania Twain’s From This Moment On filling her ears, she was overwhelmed with emotion. Having never believed she’d be a bride, the 36-year-old felt ‘a million dollars’ in her elegant Wed2Be ivory lace and tulle wedding dress and 3m veil at the ceremony on Saturday, 16 March.To top it off, after many years of battling with her weight and being branded part of Britain’s “fattest and laziest family”, Samantha had managed to shed 10 stone for her big day, which took place at Albert Hall in Bolton. “It felt magical,” she explained.

Reality TV star Samantha Chawner has tied the knot with the love of her life in a 'magical' wedding ceremony at Bolton's Albert Hall.

Fans of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway have been left fuming as the show has been pulled off air just weeks after its much-welcomed return. It was at the end of last month that presenters Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly returned to screens with the final series of their hit ITV show.

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.

Celebrity Big Brother's Louis Walsh, who hasn't been shy about sharing his opinions while staying in the Big Brother house, revealed in the latest episode a cheeky question he previously asked Kate Middleton. Louis, 71, who has so far shared his thoughts on Jedward, Ronan Keating and Simon Cowell, recalled a moment where he chatted with the Princess Of Wales at the Chelsea Flower Show last year. During a chat with fellow housemate Fern Britton, Louis said: “I just want to know about Kate Middleton.

Jedward have launched a furious rant at former X Factor judge Louis Walsh after he criticised them during the latest episode of Celebrity Big Brother. Louis, 71, is amongst the famous faces who are currently living together in the iconic house for the reboot of the ITV reality show.

Phillip Schofield is now the bookies' favourite to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house as a shock bombshell. The former This Morning presenter, who stepped down from his role after admitting to an ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a much younger colleague, is now the 2/1 favourite to enter the show as a surprise housemate.

Celebrity Big Brother lodger Sharon Osbourne has revealed the real reason she signed up to do the show with Louis Walsh. Viewers have been delighted to see the TV reunion on the show, almost two decades after their first appearance together on the X Factor.

Simon Cowell revealed he would love to bring back the X Factor, but he said there would have to be some changes. The singing competition was once the most successful programme in the country, with 14 million people tuning in during its peak. But over time, viewers dwindled, with Simon determined to restore the ITV show back to its former glory.

Sharon Osbourne has addressed her bitter feud with former X Factor co-judge, Danni Minogue, 14 years on from working together. On Celebrity Big Brother, Sharon and Louis Walsh, both 71, spoke about what it was like working with Dannii.

Louis Walsh is currently a housemate in the latest edition of Celebrity Big Brother. Before heading into the house, the 71 year old's appearance on the show quickly made headlines. Especially because it was widely reported that he'd be reuniting on TV with his old X Factor co star, Sharon Osbourne, for the first time in seven years.

Simon Cowell is a man rarely lost for words. But as the host of the recent Together For Short Lives Ball, he struggled to speak when faced with a mother’s heartbreaking account of losing her beloved son.The moving moment came during the OK !-sponsored event for the charity, which provides vital support for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.The glamorous evening, held at London’s Grosvenor House hotel, raised more than £300,000 with help from a host of celebrities including Christine McGuinness, Kelly Hoppen, Claire Sweeney and Vanessa Feltz, who all turned out to support the cause. But it was the testimony of one mum that really hit home for the Britain's Got Talent supremo, who has been a patron of Together For Short Lives for the last 15 years.

It was the reality tv show which was the centrepiece of Saturday night television for families up and down the country for years. At one point an average of 14 million of us tuned in to watch The X Factor as would-be stars were put through their paces by a team of judges which included Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl, Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger The show ran for around 445 episodes finally bowing out in December 2018 but not before catapulting many of the acts featured, including JLS, Little Mix and One Direction, to fame and fortune.

As the son of a millionaire you might think Simon Cowell’s little boy Eric would be awash with all the latest technology. Afterall, many 10-year-olds have their own computers and online gaming consoles not to mention phones. But the dark haired youngster, who is now 10, follows strict household rules when it comes to social media.

Celebrity Big Brother fans have been left gobsmacked after Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh slated The X Factor and Simon Cowell. The duo have known each other for decades, and were both judges on the defunct ITV talent show. And in the Celebrity Big Brother house, the twosome let rip about their old job and their old boss.

Sharon Osbourne held nothing back as she ripped into her former boss Simon Cowell during a frank conversation with Celebrity Big Brother co-star Louis Walsh on Friday night. The star, 71, famously appeared alongside Simon on The X Factor as a judge back in the 2000s, as well as fellow Celebrity Big Brother housemate Louis Walsh. However, despite appearing close on the singing show, Sharon previously admitted that she was no longer in contact with Simon.