- Born
- Birth nameMichael Louis Vincent Walsh
- Height1.75 m
- Louis Walsh was born on August 5, 1952 in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland. He is an actor, known for Spin the Bottle (2003), The Keith Lemon Sketch Show (2015) and Westlife: Us Against the World (2008).
- Has a waxwork figure in Madame Tussauds.
- The second oldest of 9 siblings (7 boys and 2 girls).
- When Cheryl contracted malaria, he told the press she had just wanted some time off. He later retracted his words.
- Owns a Maserati Gran Turismo (£75K/$118K) he rarely ever drives due to his hectic schedule.
- [on Pop Idol (2001) winner Michelle McManus] I don't think she's going to do well. I think she's like the new Jane McDonald, just a larger version. She'll be good for cruise ships - big cruise ships.
- [on being a pop star] It's early mornings, late nights and lots of bullshit.
- Image is a large part of being a pop star.
- [on The X Factor (2004)] They should just film backstage; it'd make a better show.
- [on The X Factor (2004)] It is the most talked-about TV show in the world because everybody watches it.
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