March 24th 2024.
Louis Walsh, the former X Factor judge, recently opened up about his experiences in the Celebrity Big Brother house. While he may have appeared to be having a good time on the show, behind the scenes he was struggling with his mental health. In fact, he had to seek medical attention multiple times throughout his time on the show.
The 71-year-old proved to be quite a polarizing figure on the ITV reality show. On one hand, he delighted fans with behind-the-scenes gossip, but on the other hand, he sparked a new feud with former contestants Jedward by insulting them. Despite the controversies, he managed to make it to the finals of the 2024 series, losing out to David Potts. However, he caused one last stir when he playfully smacked fellow contestant Oti Mabuse on the bum during a post-final celebration.
In a recent interview, Louis revealed that he struggled with anxiety and panic attacks during his time on the show. He explained that housemates were not allowed to do anything at a certain time of night, and as someone who suffers from insomnia, he would often wake up at three or four in the morning and lie there worrying about what he had said the day before. He credits the on-call medics for helping him through these difficult moments, saying they were "brilliant" and would calm him down through an earpiece.
Despite his struggles, Louis has never undergone therapy before. He also chose not to seek therapy when he was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer years earlier. In fact, it wasn't until his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house that he finally sought help for his mental health. He credits the medics for helping him through his panic attacks and admits that he would often lie awake at night worrying about his health and the things he had said on the show.
Louis' friend, musician Linda Martin, also shared her perspective on his health struggles. She revealed that he had been "very, very ill" and was still on medication. She believes he will have to take medication for the rest of his life. Linda also opened up about the toll the cancer took on Louis, saying he lost a significant amount of weight and even experienced physical pain.
During his time on the show, Louis revealed to his housemates Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Levi Roots that he had been diagnosed with cancer during the lockdown in 2020. He explained that he had a rare form of cancer in his blood and that he had no idea he had it until he went to the hospital for a check-up. Thankfully, he assured the pair that the cancer is now gone.
However, despite overcoming the physical effects of cancer, Louis still struggles with the psychological impact. He admitted that he has "blocked it out" of his mind, but still feels sick when he passes by a hospital. His experiences have clearly had a profound impact on him, and he hopes that by sharing his story, he can help others who may be going through similar struggles.
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On a lighter note, Louis recently caused a stir when he playfully smacked Oti Mabuse on the bum during a live TV appearance. Some viewers found it entertaining, while others branded him as "creepy." Despite this, his fellow former X Factor judge Ronan Keating chose to take the high road and not engage in any drama with Louis on Celebrity Big Brother.
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