Louis Walsh, Irish talent manager

Michael Louis Vincent Walsh (born 5 August 1952) is an Irish talent show judge, manager and television personality. He has managed Johnny Logan, Boyzone, Jedward and Westlife, four of Ireland's most successful pop acts in the 1990s and 2000s. He later began a career as a talent judge on shows such as Popstars (2001–2002), You're a Star (2003–2004), The X Factor (2004–2014; 2016–2017), Ireland's Got Talent (2018–2019) and Junk Kouture (2014-present).