Louis Walsh, the No-Holds-Barred Judge
Louis Walsh, the longtime talent show judge, is known for his no-filter attitude both on and off-screen. With a career spanning over three decades, managing acts like Johnny Logan, Boyzone, and Westlife, Louis has not shied away from stirring up drama behind the scenes.
Ronan Keating: Not an Actor?
One of Louis Walsh's notable feuds was with Boyzone member Ronan Keating, who ventured into acting. Louis openly expressed his doubts about Ronan's acting skills, leading to a public fallout.
Cheryl: A Decade-Long Feud
Arguably Louis's most infamous feud was with Girls Aloud star Cheryl. The feud, spanning over a decade, started with Louis calling the group members "fat" and led to a war of words between him and Cheryl, including on-air taunts and personal jabs.
Cat Deeley: The X Factor Critic
This Morning presenter Cat Deeley found herself in Louis's firing line when she suggested The X Factor should be axed. Louis hit back, implying that Cat was envious of not hosting the show herself.
Nicole Scherzinger: Age Controversy
Before The X Factor 2017, Louis engaged in a playful feud with fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger, claiming she lied about her age. Nicole responded, setting the record straight and playfully jabbing back at Louis.
Despite these feuds, Louis has managed to make peace with some of his former adversaries, showing that even in the world of showbiz, conflicts can sometimes be resolved.