CELEBRITY Big Brother star Lauren Simon has opened up about her friendship with Louis Walsh.

The former Real Housewives of Cheshire star has revealed the ‘real reason’ why the former The X Factor judge signed up to the show. ]

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Lauren Simon has opened up on her experience in the Big Brother houseCredit: Rex

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She revealed why Louis Walsh decided to enter the houseCredit: Rex

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The Real Housewives star also rushed to the defence of former Love Island winner Ekin-SuCredit: Rex

Louis, 71, shocked fans when it was revealed that he was set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house.

In the hit social experiment, he developed somewhat of a close bond with Lauren, 48, in the house.

They were even given a brutal punishment together after they were caught out by Big Brother for discussing nominations.

Now, Lauren has given an insight into why the TV veteran felt the need to sign up to the ITV reboot.

She told The Sun: “He’s been in the business for years. He’s been booed, he’s been you know, he’s had people say nasty things about him in the X factor.

“Louis Walsh is not interested. He has his own quiet life at home, and he’s very happy and he just did it for a bit of a laugh.”

She added: “Do you not think he’s come on there and he knows exactly what he’s saying and what he’s doing. He doesn’t care!”

Louis stirred up controversy in the house when he opened up on his previous experience working on The X Factor.

He caught the eyes and ears of viewers where he decided to slam former Eurovision singers Jedward – who he previously mentored on Simon Cowell’s hit talent competition.

But Lauren insisted there is more to him than just his conflicts within the world of showbiz.

I lived with Jedward and it was hell – I agree with Louis Walsh, CBB legend Nicola McLean tells our podcast
“Honestly, he’s so fun. He’s just very dry,” she revealed.

“But it’s just banter. He says it to your face, like, ‘Oh what have you got?’ He’s just so funny.

“But i was quite shocked when I watched yesterdays, not yesterday’s, the eviction show, remember I’ve not seen the show, and i’ve not stopped, so I watched one hour, and it was the eviction show.

“I was so shocked when he was saying about Jedward, calling them vile. I couldn’t believe he was actually saying that.]

“He wasn’t like that with me. Honestly, he was really, really dun. Dry sense of humour.”

She added: “Ricky Gervais sense of humour, but not not nasty.”

Former Love Island star Ekin-Su was previously slammed as a ‘ruthless’ by former CBB star Kim Woodburn.

She accused the reality TV veteran of ‘using; the likes of Louis as well as Sharon Osbourne to take her career to the next level.

But Lauren couldn’t help but defend the star as she explained: “Well in fairness you could say the same about me I hanging around with Sharon and Louis with Ekin-Su”

“I wasn’t playing a game – and if i was.. it wasn’t a very good one was it! I was just being myself.

 

She added: “Look it’s Big Brother. You have to nominate your friends , you also have to look to see what’s happening and being in a house 24 hours.

“The mask drops pretty quickly. you cant keep a mask on! I think everyone was being themselves, but watching their pees and ques.”

Celebrity Big Brother: who’s left?

Who are the stars who have survived in the Celebrity Big Brother house? The Sun’s Jamie Downham takes a look…

GOING STRONG

Louis Walsh – The boyband manager, who’s has never knowingly backed down from a fight, regularly trends for for his outrageous remarks

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu – Whatever you do, don’t mention Love Island to Ekin! Her place in the house is now looking shaky after losing some allies

Levi Roots – Reggae Reggae Sauce sauce packs a bit of a kick, but its inventor seems quite mild-mannered. Will that change under pressure?

Fern Britton – The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield – but has seemed like a kind and gentle soul in the house

Colson Smith – You’ll probably know him best as Corrie’s Craig Tinker – but prepare to find out he’s not much like his character

David Potts – Ibiza Weekender’s breakout star has left that show behind – as well as his trousers by the look of things

Marisha Wallace – It’s not CBB without the role of ‘American who doesn’t know what they’ve let themselves in for’ and she’s doing brilliantly

Nikita Kuzmin – The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show’s tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest

Zeze Millz – the social media star has a “no holds barred interview style” – and she hasn’t backed away from calling people (well, Louis) out

Bradley Riches – The actor played kindly James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper and he seems just as sweet in the house

HEADED HOME

Sharon Osbourne – TV legend was a “house guest” on a megabucks deal and an ensuite bedroom, but disappeared after nine days

Lauren Simon – Real Housewives of Cheshire star was the second person to leave. The stars put her up for eviction and the public did the rest

Gary Goldsmith – Kate Middleton’s uncle was a big signing for ITV, but he was booted out first after failing to impress viewers

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Louis previously drew controversy after he slammed his former X Factor act JedwardCredit: Rex

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She denied that Ekin-Su just wanted to take her career to another level