Gemma Collins defends close pals Jedward as she fumes over Louis Walsh branding them 'vile'

Louis Walsh has insisted he won't be apologising for blasting his famous acquaintances like Jedward, Cheryl and Ronan Keating during his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house. The X Factor judge and music manager, 71, finished the hit reality show in fourth place and while he became known for speaking his mind and dishing some dirt on the showbiz world, he doesn't regret it. Louis, who had no qualms in throwing a few celebs under the bus with his savage on-screen swipes, was asked by host AJ Ododu if there was anyone he'd like to apologise to.

As viewers patiently wait to see which star will be crowned the highly-anticipated winner of Celebrity Big Brother during Friday's live final, we've rounded up all the moments finalist Louis Walsh has dished the dirt on fellow celebs. The star has happily spoken his mind during his time in the house and had no qualms in throwing a few of his famous acquaintances under the bus with his savage on-screen swipes.The controversial music mogul, who shocked many when it was revealed he had made the final alongside Fern Britton, Colson Smith, David Potts and Nikita Kuzmin – has lashed out at Sir Bob Geldof in a rant as well as Ronan Keating and Jedward. But they're not the only ones - and he had mostly nice things to say about working with boy band Take That as well as Simon Cowell.

Celebrity Big Brother's semi-finalists were treated to a visit from a family member or friend on Thursday night's episode - and for Louis Walsh, he reunited with his X Factor co-star Sinitta. However, the visit wasn't as cordial as he would have liked. Pop star Sinitta, who rose to fame in the 1980s, popped by the Big Brother house to see Louis - but gave him a stern talking to.

An unusual scene aired on Thursday night's Celebrity Big Brother (March 21) had fans feeling 'sick.' Presenter Fearn Britton gave former X Factor judge a head massage - and their comments left viewers feeling uneasy.

Jedward and Louis Walsh row, an interview with Ronan Keating has been unearthed in which he previously branded the latter and former X Factor judge a “jealous bullshitter”.Earlier this week, Jedward took aim at their former manager, following him branding them as “vile” during his time on Celebrity Big Brother (March 12).Walsh also shared his feelings about Keating as the singer’s 2000 hit track ‘Life Is A Rollercoaster” played during a party in the Celebrity Big Brother house.After describing it as a “great song”, Walsh said of Keating to Sharon Osbourne [via The Independent]: “He was such a prick. Everybody thinks he’s a lovely guy, do you know what I mean?”Walsh then claimed: “He hasn’t had a hit record since I left. He sacked me.”An interview with Keating and celebrity biographer Rob McGibbon from 2006, has now been rediscovered and published by The Sun in which the former Boyzone star said: “He [Walsh] hurt me, he really hurt me and he knows it.

On Friday night's Celebrity Big Brother, the housemates are tasked with producing podcasts on subjects provided to them by Big Brother. For their podcast, Ekin-Su, Fern, Marisha and Zeze head to Big Brother ’s shed as they ask ‘what makes women powerful?’ and Zeze's comments leave Louis Walsh shocked. Zeze says: “I want to kick it off with this first statement - women concentrate on being attractive because we believe that attractiveness equals more success.” Marisha adds: “I do feel like being more attractive does help you.That’s why we change our teeth, why we add make-up, why we get straighter hair.

Katie Waissel has become the latest former X Factor contestant to criticise former X Factor judge Louis Walsh.Earlier this week, Jedward took aim at their former manager Walsh, following him branding them as “vile” during his time on Celebrity Big Brother (March 12). After another contestant asked Walsh what it was like working with the pop duo, he replied: “They were vile…But they were great.

Louis Walsh has been sticking the boot in to many a famous acquaintance during his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but when he branded Jedward "vile" it sparked a furious reaction. Jedward just happened to be watching the ITV reality series from close pal Gemma Collins ' house and the trio hit back with their own anecdotes about Louis. But as viewers might have guessed, there's a long history to the animosity between the Irish stars after their X Factor collaboration turned sour.

The Celebrity Big Brother drama doesn't stop at the doors of the iconic house, as Gemma Collins and Jedward hit back at comments Louis Walsh made in a furious video rant, with fans all pointing out the same detail and labelling them "my kind of people". Tuesday's episode of Celebrity Big Brother saw Louis make digs about Jedward – John and Edward Grimes – as he branded them 'vile' and said that they were a 'novelty'.The comments were not taken well by the Irish duo and their bestie Gemma Collins, who shared a video to Instagram of their furious reactions.

There's one Celebrity Big Brother contestant that's certainly not holding back this year, and it's former X Factor judge Louis Walsh. But the 71 year old caught viewers by surprise when he was seen branding Jedward 'vile' and dubbing them a 'novelty'. Now, the iconic twin duo - who's real names are John and Edward Grimes, both 32 - have broken cover and were spotted for the first time since Louis' dramatic outburst.

Jedward have taken aim at their former manager Louis Walsh, following him branding them as “vile”.The former X Factor judge made the comments while appearing as a housemate on Celebrity Big Brother last night (March 12), when another contestant asked him what it was like working with the pop duo.“They were vile…But they were great. I got five million quid for them, I swear on my mother’s life,” he said.“But they were vile.

Jedward are back in the spotlight after slamming Louis Walsh following comments he made about the popstar twins on Tuesday’s Celebrity Big Brother. It was eviction night in the house and the drama was flowing as Lauren Simon and Sharon Osbourne made their exits.

Celebrities came out in support for Jedward on social media after Louis Walsh branded the pair "vile" on Celebrity Big Brother. Louis, 71, has continued to talk about famous singers on the ITV show and hasn't held back when sharing his opinions.The former X Factor judge - who mentored Jedward during their time on the show in 2009 - labelled Jedward “vile” and a “novelty” act while chatting to fellow housemate Colson Smith.

Louis Walsh, the former manager of boyband Boyzone, had some harsh words for Ronan Keating on Celebrity Big Brother last night (Tuesday, 12 March). During a VIP pop party in the house, Louis, 71, made a snide comment about Ronan, 47, when the singer's hit 'Life Is A Rollercoaster' started playing. Ronan was a member of Boyzone - which also included 51-year-old Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy, 49, and 47-year-old Shane Lynch.The late Stephen Gately, who died in 2009 at 33, was also part of the popular group.

Jedward have launched a furious rant at former X Factor judge Louis Walsh after he criticised them during the latest episode of Celebrity Big Brother. Louis, 71, is amongst the famous faces who are currently living together in the iconic house for the reboot of the ITV reality show.

Celebrity Big Brother contestant Louis Walsh has ignited a ramped-up war of words with X Factor breakouts Jedward, with the identical twin singers accusing Walsh of forcing them to give one of his PR workers £70,000 ($89,500).

Celebrity Big Brother's Louis Walsh has reignited a long-running feud with Irish pop duo Jedward. Louis, 71, managed Jedward, whose names are John and Edward Grimes, between 2009 and 2013 after they shot to stardom on the X Factor.

Jedward, the famous twin duo, have called Louis Walsh a 'cold-hearted b*****d' after he made some harsh comments about them on Celebrity Big Brother. During the episode on Tuesday 12 March of the popular ITV show, 71-year-old music manager and TV star Louis didn't hold back when talking about stars he's worked with in the past, including Jedward. Louis chatted with fellow housemate and Coronation Street actor Colson Smith about the twins, who he managed from 2009 to 2013.

Celebrity Big Brother's Louis Walsh didn't hold back when he was asked about the singing duo Jedward, made up of John and Edward, who Louis coached back in 2009 on the X Factor. The ITV show, hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, returned for another episode on Tuesday night, March 12, with its second live eviction of the series.Throughout the series, Louis has been open about his opinions on certain celebrities and in the latest episode, things got a bit awkward when Coronation Street star Colson Smith asked him: "What were Jedward like?" and Louis responded: "They were vile." He then revealed: "I got five million quid for them though, I swear on my mother's life", before adding: "They were vile. But they were novelty and it was great for the show.

Celebrity Big Brother lodger Sharon Osbourne has revealed the real reason she signed up to do the show with Louis Walsh. Viewers have been delighted to see the TV reunion on the show, almost two decades after their first appearance together on the X Factor.