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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

Louis Walsh says he regrets appearing on Celebrity Big Brother

  • Louis Walsh has revealed he may have suffered a minor heart attack while appearing as a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother.
  • The 74-year-old music manager described taking part in the reality series as a big mistake due to severe anxiety problems.
  • Walsh admitted he joined the show purely for financial reasons, alongside his former X Factor co-star Sharon Osbourne.
  • He ruled out returning to a potential X Factor reboot, stating that he believes he is now too old for the role.
  • The music mogul criticised producers of The Voice for dropping Sir Tom Jones, calling the singer an icon and a hero.

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Louis Walsh rules out X Factor return as he recalls medical episode on Celebrity Big Brother

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