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Celebrity Big Brother star Louis Walsh claims he was involved in the rise of the 'world's biggest band' (and no, it's not Westlife) after convincing them to stay with their manager


The Irish music manager and television personality, 71, has caused plenty of controversy with his sharp remarks on a host of famous names while in the house.

Louis, best-known for managing groups including Westlife and Boyzone, told his fellow housemate Colson Smith: 'It happened about 35 years ago, true story, in (Bono's) book. Louis, best-known for managing groups including Westlife and Boyzone, told his fellow housemate Colson Smith: 'It happened about 35 years ago, true story, in (Bono's) book.' Louis Walsh, David Potts, Fern Britton, Colson Smith, Bradley Riches and Nikita Kuzin remain in the competition.

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