15 March 2024 , 19:45
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Celebrity Big Brother contestant Louis Walsh likes to keep his private life private, saying: "I think your private life is your private life" when asked about his sexuality in an interview. But the former X Factor judge did once 'tie the knot' with Caroline Flack.
Louis, 71, was keen on the late star, who presented the ITV reality show's spin-off The Xtra Factor. "I really liked her, she was great fun and just a pleasure to be around," he said after Caroline's death in 2020. "She spoke her mind and was always up for a laugh."
Caroline loved Louis right back, branding herself his "biggest fan". She once posted a funny social media snap of herself sleeping next to a framed picture of the music mogul and in 2012, the pair enjoyed a spoof wedding at Las Vegas's Little White Chapel when Louis was preparing to host the judge's house stage of the show.
The former X Factor judge is a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother (REX/Shutterstock for Big Brother)The unlikely 'romance' was sealed with a kiss after they were 'married' by an Elvis Impersonator but fellow judge Sharon Osbourne, 71, wasn't so happy about the union. The star, who is making a guest appearance in Celebrity Big Brother alongside Louis, chased after their Pink Cadillac after Caroline and Louis were 'wed'.
While the ceremony was a fun parody for The X Factor, little is known about Louis's real love life. Despite not knowing his relationship status, we do know he is in a good place personally. "I just want to enjoy life - live, love and laugh," said the music mogul ahead of entering the CBB house. "I'm honestly happy at the moment."
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Louis was an X Factor judge for 11 series, previously managing boybands Boyzone and Westlife to huge fame and success. He maintains he never wanted to be famous himself but his incredible success on and off screen has netted him an estimated net worth of £116m.
Watch Celebrity Big Brother Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.