Louis Walsh

ABOUT LOUIS WALSH

Became known to audiences as a judge on the television talent competition show, The X Factor (UK) since the show's inception in 2004. He also judged on Britain's Got Talent , The X Factor (US) and Ireland's Got Talent .

He managed some of Ireland's most successful pop performers, including Boyzone and Johnny Logan .

He appeared on several reality series, including You're a Star, Popstars, and Britain's Got Talent .

He was born to parents Maureen and Frank Walsh. He has several brothers and sisters.

He began managing Aston Merrygold 's band, JLS , in 2009.