Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh became a household name thanks to his starring role on the long-running hit TV series, X Factor, for 14 years. He is also the name behind some of the most success pop acts in music history and has masterminded the careers of stars including Westlife, Boyzone, Girls Aloud, Shayne Ward and Lulu. As one of the most respected names in the music industry in the UK and Ireland, he steered his acts to chart-topping success with 28 number one singles and 16 number one albums in the UK. Never content to rest on his laurels, he is working on launching brand-new music acts this year.