Louis Walsh is so determined to go back to The X Factor that he rejected a €700,000 offer from I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!
According to reports, ITV show bosses were prepared to pay big bucks to get the music manager in the Australian jungle.
However, their ploy might not work due to Simon Cowell wanting the Mayo man back on the hit talent show.
“Louis looked like he was in the wilderness. But now he is one of the most in-demand men in TV. They approached him months ago to do I’m a Celebrity,” a source said.
Offer: Louis is set to turn down €700,000 offer to appear on I’m Celebrity Get Me Out of Here | NICKY JOHNSTON
“He turned them down but in recent weeks they have come in again for him with a huge money offer.
“He met them to discuss it but now Simon is offering a place back on The X Factor it seems unlikely he will be heading to Australia,” a TV insider told the Mirror.
“He can earn a six-figure sum making a comeback on The X Factor which doesn’t involve eating bugs or doing any horrible tasks or trials.”
Although the HomeTown manager was approached about appearing in the jungle, he previously revealed he turned it down alongside Bear Grylls Mission Survive.
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Meanwhile, the TV star, who is reported to return to The X Factor for the live shows as a fifth judge, revealed was in talks with pal Simon Cowell to revive tumbling ratings.
“I love doing X Factor. I love working with Simon … I have fun with him. I wind him up, he winds me up. It’s a good double act. I like to bring a bit of fun,” he told ITV’s Loose Women.
“Simon said the door was open for me months ago. I talked to him last night — there’s a possibility I might end up on the show. It’s up to Simon.”
