Louis Walsh reveals how he tricked Simon Cowell into signing Shane Filan for Westlife

Pop music manager and talent show legend Louis Walsh chats to Kate about putting together Westlife and Boyzone, the incredible time he had working with Simon Cowell, and his favourite memories from The X Factor.
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[@sipnog3528]

What would Westlife be without Shane?. I'm sure I wouldn't be a Westlife fan today. Shane is the reason I became a Westlife super fan. When I heard him sing " Well for me it's waking up beside you, to watch the sunrise on your face. To know that I can say I love you, in any given time or place"
I was sold. I couldn't love no other singer but Shane.

[@zeidlove0947]

I remember Shane told this story in one of the interviews and did Louis Walsh impression Lol 🤣

[@denisbuckley4352]

Louis Walsh is a Genius

[@Craigy_Waigy_Plays_official]

Who else misses Louis Walsh being on x factor back then I do. Man those were the good ol days that's for sure 😊

[@wisdomseeker3362]

I sure miss him Craigy . I've always loved Louis Walsh. I miss those good ol' days too. Much love!❤

[@Craigy_Waigy_Plays_official]

@@wisdomseeker3362 😊

[@puiiroyte5882]

Hahaha