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What is Louis Walsh’s net worth?
X Factor isn't the only talent show Louis has been on
WHEN it comes to managing boybands, Louis Walsh is at the top of his game.
Thanks to bringing the world Boyzone and Westlife, the Celebrity Big Brother housemate is worth an eyewatering amount of cash.
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Who is Louis Walsh?
Born Michael Louis Vincent Walsh on August 5, 1952, in Ireland, Louis is an entertainment manager best known for being a judge on ITV's X Factor.
Originally from Kiltimagh, County Mayo, he moved to Dublin in the '90s to get a start in the music industry.
Louis hit the big time when he managed Boyzone and Westlife, two of Ireland's most successful pop bands in the 1990s and 2000s.
In the early noughties he began a career in TV and has since become a well-known judge on British and Irish talent shows.
What bands has Louis Walsh managed?
Louis has managed numerous well-known pop bands.
His biggest acts include:
- Boyzone 1993 to 2000
- Westlife 1998 to 2012
- Samantha Mumba 2000 to 02
- Ronan Keating 2000 to 03
- Bellefire 1999 to 2004
- Six 2001 to 02
- Girls Aloud 2002
- G4 2004 to 07
- Shayne Ward 2005 to 09
- Jedward 2009 to 13
- Wonderland 2010 to 11
- Union J 2013 to 15
- Hometown 2013 to 16
- Shane Filan 2012 to present
- Myles and Connor 2012 to present
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When is Louis Walsh on Celebrity Big Brother?
The Sun exclusively revealed how Louis had landed himself a bumper six-figure deal to enter the CBB house.
He previously ruled out taking part, but a close associate of Irishman Louis told us: “He is one of the most intriguing signings for Celebrity Big Brother because he has almost half a century of experience in showbusiness to recall when he enters the house.
“Viewers will be most interested in his memories of his time on The X Factor and working with huge music acts including Westlife and Boyzone.
“But there may be a few celebrities outside the house who are feeling nervous about what he might say, because Louis is notoriously outspoken.”
Louis will enter the famous house on March 4, 2024.
What TV shows has Louis Walsh been on?
Louis is a well-known face on the TV thanks to his role on the X Factor.
But he has also been a judge on other telly talent shows:
- Irish Popstars
- Popstars: The Rivals
- You're a Star
- Ireland's Got Talent
Have Louis Walsh and Ronan Keating fallen out?
When Ronan Keating announced he wanted to take a break from Boyzone in the '90s, Louis continued to manage his career.
Ronan achieved a number one hit with Life is a Rollercoaster in 2000 while his album sold 4.4 million copies.
But after this, they parted company and then had a bitter falling out.
At the time Louis said: "[Ronan] wasn't the most talented one [out of Boyzone] – he's not a great singer and he's got no personality."
Ronan later told : "That man absolutely tried to ruin me and if he thinks we can ever hug and make up he can forget it.
"I haven't heard from him in three years and I wouldn't have a problem if I never saw him again. He's not a nice character."
The feud between the two men ended in March 2008 when Ronan joined Louis at "Judge's House" round on The X Factor.
Why did Louis leave The X Factor?
After 13 years on X Factor, Louis announced he had quit the show.
At the time he was the longest serving judge and appeared in every series except one since the show began in 2004.
Louis said in a statement: “I’ve had a fantastic 13 years on The X Factor but the show needs a change and I’m ready to leave.
“I’m looking forward to another series of Ireland’s Got Talent, going back to my day job as a manager, writing my memoirs and seeing the world.”
What is Louis Walsh's net worth?
Louis has amassed quite a fortune since the '90s.
He is worth around £116million.
This is through his TV career and being a band manager.
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