Outspoken Louis Walsh's life off-screen - relationships and real name

He's the outspoken music manager turned X Factor judge who is making a return to our screens on ITV's Celebrity Big Brother but how much do we really know about Louis Walsh? We take a look back at the contestant's career history and delve into his life away from the spotlight...The star was born Michael Vincent Walsh in Kiltimagh, Co Mayo in 1952, the second of eight siblings to parents Maureen and Frank Walsh.

The 71-year-old was initially an agent for rock bands, making little money but then he went to see Take That perform and had a brainwave to create an Irish version of the boyband. "I thought, I'd like to do that," said Louis. "I had to make money." And a hint of the music man's notoriously outspoken attitude came out after he parted ways with the Life Is A Rollercoaster singer. "He wasn't the most talented one," slammed Louis. "He's not a great singer and he's got no personality."

With his music management career thriving Louis became a judge on The X Factor, alongside his pal Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne, who would also become a close friend. The star spent 11 series on the show, which attracted viewing figures topping 19 million at its height and made huge stars out of contestants including One Direction and Little Mix.

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