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Celebrity Big Brother fans have been left gobsmacked after Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh slated The X Factor and Simon Cowell. The duo have known each other for decades, and were both judges on the defunct ITV talent show. And in the Celebrity Big Brother house, the twosome let rip about their old job and their old boss.

Sharon Osbourne held nothing back as she ripped into her former boss Simon Cowell during a frank conversation with Celebrity Big Brother co-star Louis Walsh on Friday night. The star, 71, famously appeared alongside Simon on The X Factor as a judge back in the 2000s, as well as fellow Celebrity Big Brother housemate Louis Walsh. However, despite appearing close on the singing show, Sharon previously admitted that she was no longer in contact with Simon.

Sharon Osbourne has revealed why she no longer speaks to Simon Cowell, despite previously labelling him a "close pal." Sharon, 71, famously appeared alongside Simon on The X Factor as a judge back in the 2000s, as well as fellow Celebrity Big Brother housemate Louis Walsh. However, despite appearing close on the singing show, Sharon now says she's no longer in contact with Simon. Discussing the music mogul, Sharon labelled him as "snotty", revealing that he did not speak to her or Louis ahead of their CBB stint.

Celebrity Big Brother is officially underway with a whole host of new famous faces for fans to watch every evening but none are more fascinating than genuine friends Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, who entered the house first and second during the launch show.The pair, who have had fans in stitches already, have been close friends for over 10 years having worked together on and off over the decade on ITV hit talent show The X Factor.They weren't always best buddies though, with Louis revealing that Sharon "didn't like me at all" after the Irish music mogul said some nasty things about her daughter Kelly Osbourne. Speaking on This Morning to hosts at the time Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, he admitted that he had previously "slagged" Kelly and said she "couldn't sing" but that all it took was one simple thing to get back into Sharon's good books - "time." He added: "We just got to know each other.

Simon Cowell might be known for his no-nonsense, straight-talking persona - but the 64 year old revealed a decidedly softer side at Together For Short Lives ball, with his fiancée Lauren Silverman.The X Factor judge, 64 - who is a patron of the charity which raises vital funds for palliative care for children fighting life-threatening conditions - broke down in tears on stage and announced that he "couldn't talk", taking to the stage after hearing a mother speak movingly about her family's own devastating journey. Lauren, 46, took over as Simon tried to compose himself, and began by saying: "One of the things that has affected us most is that your son died on our son's birthday on Valentine's Day." Then Simon - who shares nine year old son Eric with Lauren - stepped in to encourage people to support the charity organisation, but found he was really chocked up as he spoke.

The X Factor 2018 finalist Scarlett Lee has only gone and auditioned for American Idol. Six years after finishing as runner-up in Simon Cowell's UK singing competition, which saw Dalton Harris showered with confetti at the time, 26-year-old Scarlett looked a different person while covering 'Clown' by Emeli Sandé infront of judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan recently. Gone was her dark fake tan, but she did once again opt for a red dress for the occasion.

Returning to our screens this week for the first time in six years, Celebrity Big Brother is guaranteed to bring four weeks of non-stop entertainment. And, if previous instalments are anything to go by, we can expect some messy drama, potential romance, and a fascinating insight into the lives of some of our favourite celebrities. One person who knows all too well what the famous house is like is Kerry Katona, who appeared on the show in 2011 and bagged second place, trailing closely behind Paddy Doherty.

It’s been 20 years since Simon Cowell set out on a mission to put together his own popular version of The Three Tenors and “operatic boy band” Il Divo were the result. His team at what was then Syco Music scoured music halls around the world before bringing together California native David Miller, Frenchman Sébastien Izambard, Urs Bühler from Sweden, and the late Carlos Marin, from Spain. As the original Il Divo, the foursome pioneered a new classical-meets-pop sound, earning a No1 in the UK charts with their first release, followed by a further 30 million album sales worldwide.

Celebrity Big Brother is getting ready to welcome some big names, and fans are buzzing with excitement.The latest gossip swirling is that The X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, 71 , is planning to fly over from America where she lives with her rockstar hubby Ozzy Osbourne to join the housemates. Sharon will be hanging out again with familiar face Louis Walsh, another X Factor judge, who's said to have bagged a substantial fee to appear on the latest Celebrity spin off series.

Rebecca Ferguson, who found fame on X Factor in 2010, has issued a warning to her daughter about the music industry.The singer, who came second to Matt Cardle on the show, has spoken out about the toxic experience she had after appearing on the ITV programme, claiming she was "mentally manipulated, bullied and abused". Rebecca has revealed that her life became a nightmare when she fell out with two influential figures in the music world. Despite her own experiences, it seems her daughters are not deterred from following in her footsteps.The Nothing's Real But Love singer is mum to Lillie, 19, Karl, 17, Arabella, 9 and welcomed a baby boy last year.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor was announced dead in the early hours of Tuesday morning after he was found in a London hotel room at just 44 years old. The sad news about Robin's passing was shared by the Ballroom and Latin dance company Burn The Floor, where Robin was a founding member. Fans and friends quickly paid tribute to the beloved dancer who was part of the original Strictly line-up and remained a popular figure even after his departure from the show.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor, who has sadly passed away at the age of 44, had to leave the show due to health reasons. He first joined the dance competition in 2010 and was paired with celebs including Deborah Meaden and Alison Hammond. Despite his back injury, which required surgery and led to him being replaced by Trent Whiddon for series 12, Robin still made appearances on the show.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor spoke about 'hiding' and 'darkness' in his final Instagram post, weeks before his tragic death at the age of 44. Just three weeks before he died, Robin shared a very moving last picture on Instagram where he was dressed all in black and standing against a dark wall, along with the caption: "Hiding in the shadows". The sad news about Robin's passing was shared by the dance group Burn The Floor on Facebook early Tuesday morning, where they said: "The Burn the Floor family has lost one of its founding members, Robin 'Bobby' Windsor - who has tragically passed away." They remembered him as someone who danced with them for twenty years.

TV legend Louis Walsh is set to bring the fun to Celebrity Big Brother! The famous music manager, 71, has reportedly signed a big-money deal to join the show when it starts on ITV next month. Louis is known for being a judge on The X Factor and for working with high profile bands such as Westlife and Boyzone.

Rylan Clark has opened up about his past experiences with homophobic bullies, sharing details of an horrific attack. In his new TV show Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me, BBC Radio 2 DJ and This Morning presenter Rylan explores the treatment of gay people in football, including the tragic story of Justin Fashanu, the UK's first openly gay footballer who sadly took his own life at 37. The show also features Rio Ferdinand, the West Ham and Manchester United legend, who discusses his use of homophobic language.

With a trophy cabinet housing Grammy, Brit and Ivor Novello awards, to name a few, Harry has become one of the most decorated music artists of his generation. Lauren Lunn-Farrow, who’s represented stars such as Sharon Osbourne and McFly and is founder of The Expert Agency, describes him as “the modern David Bowie”, achieving something that has eluded countless others – huge commercial success without “selling out”.

James Arthur has navigated a rollercoaster journey since he rose to fame as the winner of The X Factor in 2012. Known for hits like Impossible and collaborations such as Rewrite The Stars, James has faced both triumphs and tribulations in his personal and professional life. Fast forward to the present day, and James is embracing a new chapter as a first-time parent, welcoming his daughter into the world in 2021 with his long-time on-and-off girlfriend, Jessica Grist.

Ever since he rose to fame on The X Factor as part of One Direction, Harry Styles has taken the world by storm. With 14 years of experience in the industry, Harry, 29, has amassed a whole host of awards and accolades, including three Grammy Awards, two UK number one albums and six headline performances at London’s Wembley Stadium. It’s no surprise then that the As It Was singer has won over fans across the globe.

Since bursting into the spotlight in 2010 while on The X Factor, Harry Styles has performed at some of the world’s most iconic music venues. From a historic 15-night run at New York's Madison Square Garden to a sell-out show at Slane Castle in the Republic of Ireland, which saw a crowd of 80,000 concert-goers, the 29 year old has reached dizzying heights. And among the impressive venues headlined by Harry is London’s Wembley Stadium, which can host over 90,000 fans.

Stacey Solomon has made no secret of her love for motherhood over the years, but the busy star has now dropped a bombshell – that she’d like to expand her brood even further! The mother-of-five took to Instagram last week to reveal to her 5.8m followers that she would “love” more kids – but a source tells OK! that, well, husband Joe Swash isn’t quite so sure about the idea. “I can honestly say, my favourite thing in the whole wide world is being a mum. I just get so much joy from watching our little ones grow & getting to be a part of their world,” she wrote in response to fans asking whether more kids were on the cards.

The X Factor star Emma Chawney has announced her mother Audrey has sadly passed away at the age of 73. Emma, who is famed for her X Factor auditions in 2006 and 2007, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news on 15 January alongside a snap of her mum. "RIP my beautiful amazing mum," she penned.

Former X Factor star Eoghan Quigg has shared the results of his Turkey hair transplant with a number of gruesome operation pics. X Factor fans might remember Eoghan as the fresh-faced 16-year-old singer from Northern Ireland, who appeared on the show in 2008. Back then, he had a trademark crop of hair which was styled in a Justin Bieber-like mop, but it seems the star, who is now a 31-year-old dad of four, suffered from his hair "thinning and receding", which he said "affected me mentally".

Former X-Factor star Craig Colton has wowed his fans on social media after sharing a photo which showcased his remarkable glow-up in the years since leaving the show.The talented singer, 35, took part in the popular singing competition back in 2011 where his voice quickly attracted the attention of Take That frontman Gary Barlow, who served as his mentor on the show. Now, over thirteen years on since showcasing his stellar voice with the world, Craig has revealed just how much he’s changed, with the star now virtually unrecognisable.These days, Craig has embraced a far more mature sense of style and ditched his iconic fringe for a more slicked back hairdo, complete with plenty of facial hair to match.

She may have hid her expanding bump underneath a black hoodie and dark leggings but a grinning Fleur East was absolutely glowing as she was seen in London for the first time, following a sun-soaked holiday with her husband Marcel Robin.The singer, co-host since 2023 of Strictly: It Takes Two with Janette Manrara, announced she was expecting her first child with Marcel, a French fashion designer and star stylist, on Instagram on New Year’s Day, with a sweet caption, which read: '2024 is gonna be different.' Fleur’s relaxed, low-key look was completed with a pair of white trainers, a padded jacket and a scarf - not surprising, given the chill currently bracing the capital. The blooming 36 year old radio DJ, who reached the final of X Factor in 2014 and was also a campmate on I'm A Celebrity in 2018, had previously given fans a first glimpse of her growing bump as she posed by the pool with a delighted Marcel on holiday, in a sleeveless vest and mustard cargo trousers.

Brendan Cole is the professional dancer known for his stint on Strictly Come Dancing, having been one of the most familiar faces on the show from 2004 to 2018. But his time on Strictly came to an end when he was shockingly let go after his contract was not renewed, leaving fans stunned. Like Anton Du Beke, Brendan had been a part of the show since it started in 2004 and was the first to be associated with the infamous 'Strictly Curse'.

Stacey Solomon seriously wowed fans when she displayed her incredible body transformation during a luxurious holiday to Jamaica with her family. Stacey surprised her entire family of 20 people with the dream trip at Christmas.The mum of five gave a glimpse of her toned abs and svelte figure, as she looked sensational while posing in a barely-there red bikini on the beach.

It's been 20 years since Sharon Osbourne first appeared on The X Factor's judging panel, yet the star is still known as a legend of the show - which left screens in 2018. Famed for sitting alongside the likes of Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh as they searched for upcoming singers, you'd like to think the judging panel all got along like a house on fire. However, things weren't so simple, Sharon, 71, has revealed in an exclusive chat with OK!, admitting that she and Simon weren't so close away from the cameras.

There’s little Sharon Osbourne likes more than hearing other people’s life stories. “I’d never buy a novel,” says the fiery Mrs O. “I only buy biographies.

Ally Brooke and her long-term boyfriend Will Bracey have announced their engagement, just days after he popped the question.The Fifth Harmony star, 30, who shot to fame after the girlband was formed during the 2012 series of The X Factor US, has been in a relationship with Will since 2015. The romantic proposal came just a couple of weeks after Ally released a special Christmas EP titled Under the Tree, which saw her reunite with former bandmate Dinah Jane for a deut of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.

Stacey Solomon confessed she was feeling a bit jittery about singing in front of a live audience again, 14 years after her first appearance on The X Factor. The mum-of-four, who first stepped into the limelight during the sixth season of The X Factor in 2009, has since become a beloved TV host and online influencer. But on Saturday 16 December, Stacey was getting ready to sing for her grandma's birthday at her care home.

East 17 star Blair Dreelan is officially engaged to his girlfriend Sophie Hind, as she shared the exciting news on Instagram with her followers.The sweet couple, who have been together for over a decade, got engaged in Reykjavík, Iceland, as Blair got down on one knee under the northern lights. Blair and his professional dancer fiance, Sophie, can be seen posing for snaps in front of the stunning backdrop.They even caught the moment Blair proposed, as Sophie held her hands up to her face.The bride-to-be also flaunted her stunning engagement ring as she held her finger up to the camera for one of the snaps. Blair and Sophie captioned their joint post: “21.11.23 a magical moment”.

Harry Styles has made headlines by shaving his signature curls into a buzz cut, as confirmed by his mother, Anne Twist.The news broke after Harry was spotted at U2's concert in Las Vegas with his girlfriend, Taylor Russell. Fans had been speculating about Harry's drastic hairstyle change, and the rumours were finally put to rest by Anne Twist.

Watching the newest series of Big Brother, you might recognise some of the contestants from other shows.Tom's been on Kavos Weekender, while Farida was recently on Blankety Blank. It's a similar story with celebrity stars on programmes like I'm A Celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing as the shows continue to run. We're likely to see people appearing across several programmes as the talent pool shrinks.

Former X Factor star Chico Slimani looked completely different from his days on the singing contest as he appeared on Good Morning Britain with a new hairstyle. The 52-year-old singer, who now works as a fitness influencer, wore his hair in long black braids with a black hat as he was invited on the ITV show on Friday.

Former X Factor judge L.A. Reid has been sued for sexual assault, as an ex-colleague has accused him of attacking “her on a private jet.” A lawsuit against the music guru was filed on Wednesday, 8 November, at the Federal District Court in Manhattan. L.A has worked with many music stars throughout his career, and he worked on The X Factor for the first two series back in 2011.

Leona Lewis, the X Factor winner of 2006, has had quite a journey since her days as a Pizza Hut waitress. After winning the show, the singing sensation was signed to Simon Cowell's Syco record label and went on to sell over 25 million records, earning nominations for six Brit Awards and three Grammys, and winning two MOBO awards. Now, the Bleeding Love singer is living a new life in Los Angeles with her husband Dennis Jauch and their one year old baby.