Celebrity Big Brother star Louis Walsh’s scathing comments to Cat Deeley as he quipped she would never make it on mainstream TV: ‘Sorry Cat, we don’t need you’
Louis Walsh has proven he isn’t afraid to speak his mind during his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
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However, this isn’t the first time Louis has given his opinion after previously telling Cat Deeley what he thought of her during the X Factor days.
The new This Morning presenter came under fire from Louis after he suggested she would never make mainstream TV, snapping: ‘Sorry Cat, we don’t need you’.
After Cat suggested the ITV talent show be taken off air, calling it ‘cyclical and boring’, Louis hit back.
Famous Big Brother star Louis Walsh’s scathing comments to Cat Deeley are revealed as he joked she would never make it on mainstream TV in the days of X Factor
The new This Morning presenter came under fire from Louis after he suggested she would never make mainstream TV, snapping: ‘Sorry Cat, we don’t need you’
He told De Spiegel: “I think the truth is that Cat would love to host the show, but we already have Dermot (O’Leary) and he’s the best in the business.
‘She can stay on Sky 1 where no one is watching. It’s a bit like the green-eyed monster from Cat. Sorry Cat, we don’t need you.’
However, it seems Louis was wrong after Cat made her debut as the new presenter of the ITV daytime show alongside Ben Shephard on Monday.
Last month it was announced that the 47-year-old would take over following the departure of Holly Willoughby in October and the resignation of Phillip Schofield in May.
The new gig comes after Cat left her presenting role in So You Think You Can Dance? has left. after moving back to London from LA with her husband Patrick Kielty and their two children.
Cat and Ben said they were “so excited” when they finally made their debut on Monday.
During the show’s opening moments, Cat said: “We’re so excited to be here, this show has been part of our lives for so long.”
Ben, who left Good Morning Britain last month after ten years, added: “Everyone has been so lovely. thanks to everyone who sent us messages of support.’
He told The Mirror at the time: ‘I think the truth is that Cat would love to host the show but we already have Dermot (O’Leary) and he’s the best in the business. She can stay on Sky 1 where no one is watching. It’s a bit like the green-eyed monster from Cat’
However, it seems Louis was wrong after Cat made her debut alongside Ben Shephard on Monday as the new presenter of the ITV daytime show
Cat suggested the ITV talent show be taken off air, calling it ‘cyclical and boring’, prompting Louis to hit back
The pair received messages of support from some of their famous friends, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly sharing a sweet tribute to their former SMTV co-host.
Ant said, “Kat, Ben, good luck!” while Dec continued: ‘Have the best time! You’re going to be amazing, we can’t wait to watch.”
Noting their wild parties during the heyday of their children’s telly, Ant said: ‘A little bit of advice for Ben about Cat, because we’ve worked with Cat and she may be very sweet and light, but that girl can party! Don’t think she can’t do that.’
Declan added: ‘Keep a lock on the drinks cupboard.’
Meanwhile, on Tuesday night’s episode of Celebrity Big Brother, Louis reprized his former act Jedward in yet another scathing rant.
Louis was quizzed on his views on the Irish stars after managing them for four years between 2009 and 2013 after finding fame on the X Factor.
Colson Smith asked Louis, “What was Jedward like?”
And Louis replied, “They were mean.”
Colson said: ‘They did a good job,’ and Louis said: ‘I got £5 million from them. I swear on my mother’s life.’
Clearly impressed, Colson joked back: “Damn, I wish I had a Jedward.”
Louis doubled down, adding, “And they were mean. But they were a novelty. It was great for the show. It was all about the show.”
CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2024: MEET THE LINE-UP
SHARON OSBOURNE
AGE: 71
KNOWN FROM: Being a member of the Osbourne family, married to rock legend Ozzy and a judge on The X Factor.
GARY GOLDSMITH
AGE: 58
KNOWN FROM: Being Kate Middleton’s ‘black sheep’ uncle.
EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU
AGE: 29
FAMOUS FOR: Winning Love Island in 2022
COLSON SMITH
AGE: 25
KNOWN FROM: Playing Craig Tinker in Coronation Street
SAILING BRITTON
AGE: 66
KNOWN FROM: Nineties TV sensation and appearance as Phillip Schofield’s This Morning sidekick.
BRADLEY RICH
AGE: 22
KNOWN FROM: Starring in Netflix’s Heartstopper
MARISHA WALLACE
AGE: 38
KNOWN FROM: Broadway actress and singer, with roles in Dreamgirls and Aladdin
LOUIS WALSH
AGE: 71
KNOWN FROM: His stint as an X Factor judge followed a prestigious career as a music manager with bands such as Westlife and Boyzone.
DAVID POTTEN
AGE: 30
KNOWN FROM: Ibiza Weekender
ZEZE MILLZ
AGE: 35
KNOWN FROM: Social media star
LAUREN SIMON
AGE: 47
KNOWN FROM: The Real Housewives of Cheshire
LEVI ROOTS
AGE: 65
KNOWN FROM: One of Dragons’ Den’s biggest success stories.
NIKITA KUZMIN
AGE: 26
KNOWN FROM: Being a professional on Strictly Come Dancing