Ronan Keating has stated Louis Walsh is 'showing his true colors', but resisted the temptation to reveal more private issues.
The Celebrity Big Brother star, 71, finished fourth on the reality show on Friday, with David Potts winning.
He was competing against This Morning legend Fern Britton and Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin, and was expected to finish as the runner-up But it wasn't meant to be, and after weeks of.
disgusting viewers with his bad habits clashing with his housemates,, and starting many conflicts, it was finally Louis’ time to go. Hours earlier, he had been advised to
be kind by old friend Sinitta , who came to deliver some 'home truths' to the former X Factor judge.Her comments came after
Louis criticized Jedward , called Ronan a 'p***k', and brought upCheryl’s infamous toilet assault And now Ronan has responded, saying: 'I've never been one to discuss my personal issues in public, especially when it comes to Louis and myself..
Louis formed the boy band Boyzone in 1993, and Ronan was one of the five members (Picture: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
He also seemed surprised to hear that Louis was even on Celebrity Big Brother, saying he can stay in the house 'as long as he would like to'.
'He's doing a great job I hear,' he joked.
Recalling his initial Boyzone audition during an interview on The Late Late Show, Ronan added: 'The next day I went to work and I was working in a shoe shop in Dublin and I thought I was God’s gift, after that first one I thought we could do no wrong.
'Little did we know in the weeks that followed after that the video would appear in more and more places, and people were laughing at us actually rather than applauding us.'
Louis left the house in fourth place (Picture: James Veysey/Shutterstock)
However, he criticized the performer during a conversation on Celebrity Big Brother with
Sharon Osbourne , where he called him a 'p***k' and disputed claims he was a 'lovely guy'.'He hasn't had a hit record… since I left. He sacked me,' he added.
an old recording where Ronan criticized Louis has emerged
Since then, , in which he rants: 'He hurt me, he really hurt me and he knows it.'I don’t have any time for the guy. We’re a million miles from each other,' he said, as reported by
'I've no respect for Louis because he has none for me. He was very jealous of me.' The Sun.
Louis sparked many conflicts while in the house (Picture: ITV)
'He’s a very selfish character. It’s bullsh** man. He’s a bullsh***er.'
Meanwhile, Louis firmly stated he wasn't going to 'hold back' about any comments he made, telling Celebrity Big Brother hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best on Late and Live: 'The public are not foolish, they know if something’s b******t.'
And even though he may not be offering any apologies,
Louis did give Jedward a reason to be happy – about his defeat. They wrote on X: ‘F**k yes Louis is not the winner #CBBUK Mission Complete.’
Louis had previously referred to Jedward as ‘disgusting’ stating on the reality show: ‘They were disgusting. But they were unconventional, it was great for the show, and it was all about the show.’
Jedward were celebrating after his exit (Picture: Rex)
Bringing up past conflicts, they continued: ‘Girls aloud hate Louis! Jedward hate Louis! Ronan Keating hates Louis! All future acts should be made aware of what this VILE man is really like.’
‘Louis reopened these wounds all by himself being spiteful and disrespectful we aren’t going to have our character taken,’ they said, concluding: ‘Justice will be served.’
Celebrity Big Brother is available to watch on ITVX.
‘He’s showing his true colours.’
