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Louis Walsh has made a deal-breaking demand to Celebrity Big Brother bosses ahead of the anticipated show.
The former X Factor star, 71, has insisted that he will only join the ITV stint if fellow judge Sharon Osbourne, also 71, takes part in it with him.
Celebrity Big Brother has reportedly signed up Louis on the show for a six-figure sum – in the hopes he will unveil some secrets in the house.
Sharon has been named as a possible housemate but will not stay for the full 17 days due to her hefty price tag.
Whether Sharon stays for the whole duration or not, Louis is hoping for an X Factor reunion, according to new reports.
Louis Walsh, 71, has made a deal-breaking demand to Celebrity Big Brother bosses ahead of the anticipated show (pictured in 2017)
The former X Factor star has insisted that he will only join the ITV stint if fellow judge Sharon Osbourne, 71, takes part in it with him (both pictured on X Factor in 2004)
A source told The Sun: ‘Louis made it clear to Celebrity Big Brother producers that he would only go in the house if his pal Sharon Osbourne was in there too.
‘He was in two minds about whether to do the show because he knows it can be really intense and challenging, but he knew he’d have a hoot if Sharon was in there with him.
‘He and Sharon haven’t done a TV show together since their glory days on The X Factor, so he was also confident that the public would lap up seeing them reunited.’
Louis’ representatives declined to comment when contacted by the MailOnline.
It will be the first time Louis and Sharon will be seen together on British TV in seven years.
As well as a panelist on The X Factor from 2004 to 2017, Louis has also worked with the likes of Westlife, Boyzone and Girls Aloud.
Music manager Sharon appeared on the first four series of The X Factor from 2004 to 2007, the 10th series in 2013, and the 13th and 14th series from 2016 to 2017, with Louis starring alongside her.
The pair became known for their bond and amusing interactions during auditions on The X Factor.
Celebrity Big Brother has reportedly signed up Louis on the show for a six-figure sum – in the hopes he will unveil some secrets in the house
Sharon has been named as a possible housemate but will not stay for the full 17 days due to her hefty price tag
Whether Sharon stays for the whole duration or not, Louis is hoping for an X Factor reunion, according to new reports (both pictured in 2007)
The pair became known for their bond and amusing interactions during auditions on The X Factor (pictured in 2010)
A TV source told The Sun: ‘Landing Sharon is a huge coup for the series, especially as she has such a strong on-screen partnership with Louis.
‘She isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind and has a wealth of showbiz stories up her sleeves.
‘She is guaranteed entertainment and sure to be a hit with viewers.’
An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘Any names suggested for CBB are just speculation.’
Celebrity Big Brother starts on March 4 on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player.
