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Louis Walsh has turned his sharp tongue on yet another showbiz colleague, this time sharing his distaste for Bob Geldof with friends. celebrity brother Housemate.
The 71-year-old music executive has been one of the most outspoken cast members on the rebooted ITV show and has expressed his honest thoughts about his fellow celebrities throughout the series.
On the Monday edition (March 18th) of the spin-off show, Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Liveviewers were given a sneak peek into the conversation the housemates had earlier in the day.
The short clip showed celebrities discussing the author of an unknown song in their kitchen.
When West End star Marisha Wallace asked who wrote this song, coronation street Actor Colson Smith brought up Boomtown Rats singer Geldof. Walsh let out a dismissive “pfft” before naming Prince as the true author.
Dealing with the former X factor Wallace said over the judge's noise. “Did Prince write that too? Prince wrote so many songs.”
Content creator Zese Miltz tuned in to find out Walsh's reaction to Geldof's name, asking: “Louis, I don't think you're a fan of Bob Geldof.”
Louis Walsh and Bob Geldof
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“Well, I think there's a lot to dislike about him,” Walsh said flatly.
Wallace, thinking the “I Don't Like Mondays” artist might be watching, laughed and said tersely, “Sorry, Bob.”
“He’s from Dublin so I know him a little bit,” Walsh continued. “Boomtown Rats was good.”
“If you're looking at Bob, I'm sorry,” Wallace repeated. But Mr. Walsh didn't seem concerned at all about that possibility when the Live Aid co-founder asked him about his strong opinions, replying, “I wouldn't do that.”
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Louis Walsh offers chilling takedown of Bob Geldof on Celebrity Big Brother
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Elsewhere in the series, he spoke candidly about former Boyzone and Westlife manager Ronan Keating. During Keating's time with Boyzone, he also worked closely with Keating as a solo artist before they parted ways acrimoniously.
A 2006 audio recording of Mr. Keating publicly criticizing Mr. Walsh after Mr. Walsh branded Mr. Keating on his show a “shithole” who “hasn't had a hit since I left.” has been republished online.
In the clip, the “Life is a Roller Coaster” singer says of Walsh: I'm a Bulls*** man. He's a Bulls guy. ”
In other places, X factor Jedward, who is the twin brother of the musical duo, responded to an earlier article in which he called Walsh “despicable”. celebrity brother episode.
As well as serving up his unimpressed appearance directly to the camera while having dinner at TV star Gemma Collins' home, Jedward expressed his disdain in a series of passionate social media posts. .
celebrity brother It airs every night at 9pm on ITV1.
