Louis Walsh’s eye-watering Celebrity Big Brother pay deal revealed hours before he enters iconic show
LOUIS Walsh’s eye-watering Celebrity Big Brother pay deal can be revealed hours before he enters the iconic show.
Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh, 71, is thought to already have a net worth of £116million, but it's set to receive a huge bumper.
The Sun can disclose that he's set to be paid £500,000 - the same as his longtime pal Sharon Osbourne.
However, she is receiving the eye-watering amount for just five days in the house.
A source said: "Louis knew he could name his price because ITV bosses have been desperate to get him to do the show for months.
"He's a wealthy man and was always well paid on The X Factor, so he always said he wanted a salary for the show that reflects his worth."
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Reps for ITV and Louis have been contacted for comment.
It is understood bosses reached their deal with Sharon to enter the house for up to five days, after they found her fee for the whole three-week series too expensive.
The Sun on Sunday first revealed that Sharon will reunite with fellow judge Louis seven years after they last appeared on TV together.
A source said: “Bosses did all they could to get Sharon and finally reached a deal she’s happy with.
“Sharon will inject enough drama but without her original price tag that was just not feasible.
“Producers cannot wait to see her reunite with Louis and know that it will be TV gold.”
An insider revealed ITV has fitted 92 hidden cameras into the house to ensure every conversation is detected.
Others signed up to the series include Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith, 58, Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin, 26, and Dragons’ Den star Levi Roots, 65.
AJ Odudu and Will Best will return to host.
- Celebrity Big Brother starts at 9pm tonight on ITV1 and ITVX.
