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    Top 10 facts about Louis Walsh you never knew

    Jade PoleonBy Jade PoleonAugust 3, 2021No Comments4 Mins Read
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    We all recognise as the most famous Irish music manager and T.V. personality, but we don’t know everything about him. So, let’s check out the top ten facts about Louis Walsh you never knew.

    We all know this famous Irish celebrity for his connections with the popular talent shows, The X Factor, Ireland’s Got Talent, and You’re a Star.

    You may also know Walsh as the manager behind Boyzone, Girls Aloud, Westlife, and Jedward, all of whom quickly rose to stardom.

    With that being said, there are plenty of things we bet you don’t know about our man Louis, including THAT Xtra Factor wedding. So, let’s take a look at the top ten facts about Louis Walsh you never knew.

    10. He’s a Mayo man – man of the year

    Walsh was voted Mayo's man of the year.
    Credit: Instagram / @grundyphotography.ie

    Hailing from the west side of Ireland, Walsh was born and bred in a little town called Kiltimagh.

    One of the facts about Louis Walsh we bet you didn’t know is that he even went on to be Mayo’s ‘Man of the Year’ in 2009!

    9. He is a Leo – Louis the lion

    One of the facts about Louis Walsh we're sharing today is his star sign.
    Credit: Pixabay / MiraCosic

    Born on 5 August 1952, Louis Walsh was born under the star sign Leo, symbolised by the Lion.

    He shares his birthday with Neil Armstrong, Anthony Cotton, and Pete Burns.

    8. His rise to fame – onwards and upwards

    You might not know about Louis' rise to fame.
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    Walsh rose to fame as the manager of Johnny Logan, whom he discovered while working in the U.K.

    Logan then went on to win Eurovision in 1980, which Louis talked him into entering, and even ended up having a number one in 11 countries.

    7. He married the late T.V. presenter Caroline Flack – an X Factor wedding

    One of the facts about Louis Walsh you might not know is that he married Caroline Flack.
    Credit: Instagram / @carolineflack

    But wait, it’s not what you think.

    The pair tied the knot in Vegas during a spoof sequence for the Xtra Factor, which saw them tie the knot at the infamous Little White Chapel by an Elvis impersonator.

    6. He is one of eight siblings – from a traditional Irish family

    Louis Walsh is one of eight siblings.
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    Raised in a Catholic family, it wasn’t unusual to have a large family in 1950s Ireland. The Walsh’s were no exception.

    Louis has one older sibling and six younger, leaving him somewhere in the middle of a whopping eight children.

    5. Not all his bands were a hit – success isn’t for everyone

    One of the facts about Louis Walsh you might not know is that not all of his bands were hits.
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    Of course, we know that Walsh has managed some top acts on the entertainment scene. However, another one of the facts about Louis Walsh that you might not know is that not all of them succeeded.

    What ever happened to G4, Six, and The Carter Twins?

    4. He is worth $150 million – money, money, money

    Walsh is worth a whopping $150 million.
    Credit: Unsplash / Ibrahim Boran

    Yet another fact about Louis Walsh that you might not know is that he has an estimated net worth of an enormous $150 million.

    Now, how many pints of Guinness can you get for that? We envision everyone lining up to be his best mate now knowing this.

    3. He began his managing career at 15 – an early starter

    One of the facts about Louis Walsh you didn't know is that he began his managing career at just 15.
    Credit: Flickr / Rowan University Publications

    At the tender age of 15, while many of his peers were probably mitching off school and getting away with all sorts, Louis Walsh was actually managing his first band. Can you believe it?

    No wonder his managing career took off in the right direction.

    2. 28 number ones – not too shabby

    Walsh is behind 28 number ones.
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    Between all of the acts he has managed to date, Walsh is behind 28 number one hits.

    The hits range from works by bands such as Girls Aloud, Westlife, Boyzone, and Johnny Logan, to name but a few. Not bad, eh?

    1. Louis Walsh is not his real name – Louis who?

    One of the most interesting facts about Louis Walsh you never knew is that he's actually called Michael.
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    Yes, you read it right. Louis Walsh is not, in fact, Louis Walsh’s real name at all.

    Would you believe us if we told you his name was really Michael? Well, it’s true. His full name is Michael Louis Vincent Walsh, and no one really knows why he opted to change it.

    So, there you have it: ten fascinating facts about Louis Walsh you never knew, including an Xtra Factor marriage, bands that were swept under the carpet never to be seen again, and a fully loaded bank account.

    We have to admit that we certainly wouldn’t have had our fair share of beloved 90s ballads growing up if it weren’t for the man himself.

    With a career that’s still on the rise, we’re sure that he has many more surprises up his sleeves and much more exciting entertainment to bring to us.

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    Jade Poleon

    Jade is a seasoned traveller, yoga enthusiast, adventure seeker and travel writer passionate about seeing the world and sharing hidden gems with others. As well as having travelled to 91 countries thus far, she has written for several websites, including The World Bucket List, Meanwhile in Ireland and Ireland Before You Die. In 2022 Jade’s first book ‘ The Ultimate Irish Road Trip Guide’ was published and is currently available on Amazon. She is a keen writer of satirical articles, as well as ‘The best things to do’ and ‘The best dishes to try’ around the globe. Jade is currently on a campervan adventure around Europe, where she continues to get her travel and food inspiration. She is excited to share what she discovers with her readers.

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