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Inside Louis Walsh's private life - relationships, controversies, net worth and real name
Louis Walsh has been on our TV screens for over three decades and is a household name in Ireland and the UK.
Not much is known about the music man's private life, but he's captured the public's attention since starring in Celebrity Big Brother, which concludes on Virgin Media Two at 9pm on Friday, March 22.
The much-loved boyband manager is among an eclectic mix of celebrities and has been causing a stir in the CBB house.
Ahead of the live final tonight, we take a look back at Louis Walsh's personal life.
Real name
His name is actually Michael Vincent Walsh, but he chose to go by Louis. The Mayo man has managed many famous Irish pop acts including Johnny Logan, Boyzone, Jedward, and of course, Westlife.
Louis was born in 1952 in Kiltimagh, Co Mayo and turned 71 on August 5 last year. His parents were Maureen and Frank Walsh and he has seven siblings.