CELEBRITY Big Brother fans were left furious with Louis Walsh after he made a sly dig at one of his co-stars.
During last night's Celebrity Big Brother Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne were discussing their fellow former X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger's dream of winning a Tony Award.
Last month Nicole, 45, finished a successful West End run playing Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard.
She'll now take the show to Broadway in the US, and Louis told Sharon: "Nicole wants to get a Tony."
Sharon replied: "She'll win. Absolutely, Nicole will win."
She then explained to Gary Goldsmith that the Tony Awards are for musical theatre, to which he said their housemate Marisha Wallace "could be up for one".
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Marisha, 38, has starred in Broadway shows including Aladdin and Dreamgirls.
But Louis made it clear he doesn't think she's quite there yet, as he told Gary: "In time. She needs a few more years. This is Nicole's year."
Fans immediately rushed to social media to slam Louis, with one writing: "Oh goddd not Louis saying that Marisha needs a few more years before she could win a Tony… he truly has no idea how incredible she is."
Another said: "Louis really hates Marisha. Saying she will win a Tony in time when this is her literal career."
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And a third added: "Sorry but I love what a b**ch Louis is."
Meanwhile Louis and Lauren Simon are facing a brutal punishment for breaking house rules and discussing nominations.
Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lauren, 46, faces eviction after getting the most nominations in last night's show.
Feeling down about this, Lauren turned to Louis for support, determined to uncover who might have cast their vote against her.
While she didn't know for sure, the reality star was adamant she received a vote from Zeze Millz, as she told Louis: "Zeze hates me."
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Sharon Osbourne - TV legend - who is a "house guest" on a megabucks deal - said she was doing the show for "a good time not a long time"
Louis Walsh - Irish boyband manager who has never knowingly backed down from a fight and is not above pulling rank over the double bed
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu - As we know from Love Island, the Ek-ster is capable of throwing about some dramatics to claw her way to the final
Levi Roots - Reggae Reggae Sauce sauce packs a bit of a kick, but its inventor seems quite mild-mannered. Will that change under pressure?
Fern Britton - The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield - don't think she won't do the same to anyone who tangles with her
Colson Smith - You'll probably know him best as Corrie's Craig Tinker - but prepare to find out he's not much like his character
David Potts - Ibiza Weekender's breakout star has left that show behind - as well as his trousers by the look of things
Gary Goldsmith - Kate Middleton's uncle is a big signing for ITV, but has proved a divisive booking among viewers
Marisha Wallace - It's not CBB without the role of 'American who doesn't know what they've let themselves in for' and she's doing brilliantly
Nikita Kuzmin - The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show's tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest
Zeze Mills - the social media star has a "no holds barred interview style" - and she hasn't backed away from calling people (well, Louis) out
Bradley Riches - The actor played kindly James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper and he seems just as sweet in the house
Lauren Simon - She's a Real Housewives of Cheshire star and you really don't get on that show by being shy and retiring