Louis Walsh drops Rylan Clark bombshell and shares his real views on him

12 March 2024 , 14:42

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Rylan found himself sailing through The X Factor before being sent home in the quarter-finals (Image: Ken McKay Thames TV)

Louis Walsh has revealed his true feelings about former X Factor star, Rylan Clark.

Rylan, 35, famously auditioned for the ITV talent show in 2012, making it through to the live shows before he was voted off in the quarter-finals. During his first audition, then head judge Gary Barlow told Rylan: "ove your personality, hate your voice, really strange song choice as well," while Louis admitted he was "worried" about the contestant.

Despite people's initial hesitation, Rylan amassed a huge following and has since gone on to front shows including Big Brother's Bit on the Side and ITV's This Morning. Now, Louis has revealed just what he thinks of the entertainer and telly presenter.

Louis isn't holding back on his views (ITV)

In scenes yet to air on Celebrity Big Brother, where Louis is currently competing as a housemate, David Potts asked whether he would progress on the programme. He said: "Oh you'd get through, but you'd divide them some of them wouldn't like you but enough would. And you stand out, you're different."

Jokingly, Louis went on to say: "You're not the best singer in the world…But ok I'm gonna give you a chance, I'm gonna put you through," with David pretending to burst into tears, mimicking Rylan. Louis commented: "You would've been great for X Factor, you could've been a Rylan. Rylan wasn't the best singer in the world, but he was great, he still is great."

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But talk of talent and his reality career didn't stop there. As Sharon Osbourne and Louis sat down to reflect on their success, he instantly started discussing his previous acts, which include the likes of Westlife, Girls Aloud, current Ireland Eurovision hopefuls Next In Line and Boyzone.

"Westlife never let me down, they're still working, they're always great," he said, before continuing: "Girls Aloud did great songs, Nadine is a great singer," while not acknowledging her bandmates Cheryl Tweedy, Kimberley Walsh, Nicola Roberts and the late Sarah Harding.

But it's not just his viewers on artists that Louis has been dishing in the house. He and Mrs O let out a huge X Factor secret that left viewers at home completely stunned. He said: "I didn't like it, I loved it.' The same s***. 'What age are you? Tell me your story.'" Sharon went on to brand it "all cr*p", with Louis jibing: "It was funny the first time around."

The pair went on to remember how the auditions were filmed, appearing to confirm theories from fans that they were all a setup. Sharon went on: "'Do you have another song maybe?' 'Oh yeah, I just happen to have another backing track up my a**e, here you go!'"

Daniel Bird