Louis Walsh has claimed that he was involved in the success of one of the ‘world’s biggest rock band’.

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. 

And viewers watched as Louis name dropped again on Wednesday, as he revealed how U2 were once planning to leave their manager Paul McGuinness at the start of their career.

However, Paul went on make them one of the most successful bands in the world, after Louis stepped in and warned them it would be a mistake. 

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 has claimed that he was involved in the success of one of the 'world's biggest rock band'

Louis Walsh has claimed that he was involved in the success of one of the 'world's biggest rock band'

Louis Walsh has claimed that he was involved in the success of one of the ‘world’s biggest rock band’

Viewers watched as Louis name dropped again on Wednesday, as he revealed how U2 were once planning to leave their manager Paul McGuinness at the start of their career

Viewers watched as Louis name dropped again on Wednesday, as he revealed how U2 were once planning to leave their manager Paul McGuinness at the start of their career

Viewers watched as Louis name dropped again on Wednesday, as he revealed how U2 were once planning to leave their manager Paul McGuinness at the start of their career

‘I was in a place called Captain Americas, it’s a really good burger restaurant, in Grafton Street in Dublin. I loved going in there, I went in every week.’

Louis said he saw the new band and overheard their conversation, as he was sat at a nearby table.

He explained: ‘They were chatting away about changing their manager, out loud and of course I was listening. And I knew Paul McGuinness, he’s probably one of the best managers in the world.

‘Eventually I went over and I said guys, I heard your conversation, I know Paul McGuinness he’s probably the best manager in the world.

‘(I said) because he believes in you guys and that’s the most important thing a manager can do, he believes in the brand new act … and they listened.’ 

Louis has become the bookies’ favourite to win Celebrity Big Brother.

It seems the public may be appreciating his honesty and wit in the house as he is now backed to go all the way during Friday’s final.

It comes after a twist on Monday night’s show meant Louis would go straight through to the final.

A bookies now reckon he is the one to beat, with the latest odds from BetVictor Casino having him as 2/1 to win, edging out Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin, who was the previous favourite.

Elsewhere during the episode, Fern Britton injured her head after colliding with Nikita Kuzmin during Wednesday’s chaotic task.

The housemates were put into two teams to compete against each other in Pops Off, where they had to try and burst the opposing team’s balloons.

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, 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.’

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

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

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

Zeze Mills, Marisha Wallace, Bradley Riches and Fern made up the yellow team, while the red team consisted of Nikita, David Potts, Colson Smith and Louis Walsh.

When the game kicked off, Fern and Marisha ran to the bedroom and tried to hold Nikita back, but Fern ended up hitting her head on the ottoman in the middle of the room.

They were forced to pause the game as Big Brother asked someone to help Fern to the Diary Room, where she rested, was checked by a medic and then sat out the rest of the task.

Nikita was upset with himself for getting ‘too competitive’ during the game, and when Big Brother assured them Fern was fine and asked them to play on, he wasn’t keen.

Nikita said: ‘You can banish me I don’t give a s**t I’m not playing this game, it’s a stupid idea, who organises this, you are better than that.’

Big Brother responded: ‘Housemates the game got going at a frantic rate, you don’t need to play it like that, you can play it at your own pace.’

It comes after it was revealed only five housemates will make it to Friday’s final of Celebrity Big Brother as yet another shock twist was announced on Tuesday night’s episode.

Following the double eviction of Marisha Wallace and Zeze Millz, hosts Will Best and AJ Odudu revealed that despite there being six contestants left, only five would be in the final as there will be a shock eviction on Wednesday night.

The vote to save will be frozen and the celeb with the least amount of votes will be booted out two days before the grand finale.

Some viewers were less than impressed with the latest in a long line of twists this series with one tweeting: ‘So a housemate will get a back door eviction with no crowd.’

‘I love big brother I’ve watched from 2000, but this celeb version has had too many twists in it the full series was just under 3 weeks long. There wasn’t this many twists in the 6 week civilian series last year.’

Another agreed, quipping: ‘Another eviction twist. This series is being produced by M Night Shyamalan.’

Louis Walsh, David Potts, Fern Britton, Colson Smith, Bradley Riches and Nikita Kuzin remain in the competition.

Marisha Wallace and Zeze Millz became the two latest stars to exit the house during Tuesday’s double-eviction.

The pair received the least amount of public votes and left the show after viewers opted to save Fern Britton and Nikita Kuzin.

Only five housemates will make it to Friday's final of Celebrity Big Brother as yet another shock twist was announced on Tuesday night's episode

Only five housemates will make it to Friday's final of Celebrity Big Brother as yet another shock twist was announced on Tuesday night's episode

Only five housemates will make it to Friday’s final of Celebrity Big Brother as yet another shock twist was announced on Tuesday night’s episode

Following Tuesday's double eviction Will Best and AJ Odudu revealed only five would be in the final as there will be a shock eviction on Wednesday night

Following Tuesday's double eviction Will Best and AJ Odudu revealed only five would be in the final as there will be a shock eviction on Wednesday night

Following Tuesday’s double eviction Will Best and AJ Odudu revealed only five would be in the final as there will be a shock eviction on Wednesday night

Colson Smith, Nikita Kuzin, Bradley Riches, Fern Britton, David Potts and Louis Walsh remain in the competition

Colson Smith, Nikita Kuzin, Bradley Riches, Fern Britton, David Potts and Louis Walsh remain in the competition

Colson Smith, Nikita Kuzin, Bradley Riches, Fern Britton, David Potts and Louis Walsh remain in the competition

Marisha and Zeze were both cheered by the crowd as they left the iconic house and made their way to the Late & Live studio for their first interviews.

Speaking on the huge argument she had with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu over face-to-face nominations last week, Marisha explained: ‘I didn’t know what to say in the moment. I didn’t know how to articulate it.

‘After that happened we talked about it, we were crying like babies over a teddy bear. I have trust issues and sometimes when someone is close to me I’m like, why are you close to me?

‘I was very apologetic. In the moment it wasn’t just about the nomination. I think Ekin-Su has been through a lot in her life, I think she’s been betrayed many times… I know what that feels like, to know a friend has betrayed you.’

On Monday, it was revealed that Fern, ZeZe and Marisha would be the next Housemates to face the public vote.

They were joined by Nikita , 26, who courageously stepped forward and volunteered to take the killer nomination, putting himself up for eviction, in Sunday night’s episode.

The Housemates learned during Monday’s episode that Fern, 66, ZeZe, 34, and Marisha, 38, all received the most nominations.

David Potts, Fern, Colson Smith and Bradley Riches nominated Marisha, whilst Fern received four nominations from David, Colson, Nikita and Marisha, ZeZe received three nominations from Louis Walsh , Nikita and Bradley.

CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2024: MEET THE LINEUP

SHARON OSBOURNE

AGE: 71

FAMOUS FOR: Being a member of the Osbourne family, married to rock legend husband Ozzy as well as being a judge on The X Factor.

GARY GOLDSMITH

AGE: 58

FAMOUS FOR: Being Kate Middleton’s ‘black sheep’ uncle.

EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU

AGE: 29

FAMOUS FOR: Winning Love Island in 2022 

COLSON SMITH

AGE: 25

FAMOUS FOR: Playing Craig Tinker in Coronation Street

FERN BRITTON

AGE: 66

FAMOUS FOR: Nineties TV sensation, and acting as Phillip Schofield’s This Morning sidekick.

BRADLEY RICHES

AGE: 22

FAMOUS FOR: Starring in Netflix’s Heartstopper

MARISHA WALLACE

AGE: 38

FAMOUS FOR: Broadway actress and singer, with roles in Dreamgirls and Aladdin

LOUIS WALSH

AGE: 71

FAMOUS FOR: His stint as an X Factor judge following a prestigious career as a music manager to bands like Westlife and Boyzone.

DAVID POTTS

AGE: 30

FAMOUS FOR: Ibiza Weekender 

ZEZE MILLZ 

AGE: 35

FAMOUS FOR: Social media star 

LAUREN SIMON

AGE: 47

FAMOUS FOR: The Real Housewives of Cheshire 

LEVI ROOTS

AGE: 65

FAMOUS FOR: One of Dragons’s Den’s biggest success stories.

NIKITA KUZMIN

AGE: 26

FAMOUS FOR: Being a professional on Strictly Come Dancing 

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