RONAN Keating branded Louis Walsh a “jealous bullsh***er” during a blistering rant in one of showbiz’s fiercest fallouts.

They clashed in the Noughties as ex-Boyzone singer Ronan’s solo career rocketed and he said he felt he had no choice but to sack the music manager.

Ronan Keating branded Louis Walsh a ‘jealous bullsh***er’ during a blistering rant in one of showbiz’s fiercest falloutsCredit: ITV

They clashed in the Noughties as Ronan’s solo career rocketed and he sacked the music managerCredit: Rex

Ronan said: ‘He’s a very selfish character. It’s bullsh** man, he’s a bullsh***er’Credit: Big Pictures
Now the full extent of the bust-up between the once-close pals is laid bare in a savage recording in which Ronan, 47, opens up on his long-held loathing for Louis, 71.

The recording was passed to The Sun after Louis last week labelled him “a p***k” while chatting in the Celebrity Big Brother house and sniped: “Ronan hasn’t had a hit record since he sacked me.”

At the height of their row in 2006, the boyband star can be heard on the tape ranting: “He hurt me, he really hurt me and he knows it.

“I don’t have any time for the guy. We’re a million miles from each other.

“I’ve no respect for Louis because he has none for me. He was very jealous of me.

“I had to sack him because he wouldn’t manage me.

“He’s a very selfish character. It’s bullsh** man. He’s a bullsh***er.”

The interview, which can be heard in full on the Sun Online, was conducted by biographer and veteran celebrity interviewer Rob McGibbon.

He was shocked to hear Louis’ comments on CBB so decided to release the tape.

But the feud between Louis and Ronan rumbles on to this day.

Louis has told Q magazine: “If you’re Ronan Keating, who was working in a shoe shop when I discovered him, but end up thinking you’re George Michael, then you need to be stopped.”

Ronan has written online: “Really he should just move on and be happy and grateful for what he’s achieved — he’s had a great career. It’s no life to be bitter and talk negatively about people — it festers in your soul.”

Last week, Louis also laid in to another of his former acts, Irish pop twins Jedward, whom he branded vile.

Meanwhile, Louis was last night voted the “most evil” housemate on Celebrity Big Brother as part of a twisted fairytale task.

He had to wear a troll outfit.

Asked by Big Brother, “What’s the most wicked thing you’ve ever done?”, Louis laughed: “Inflict a lot of bad pop songs on the public.”

He clashed with his fellow evil ruler, blogger Zeze Millz, as they disagreed over housemate David Potts.

On Friday night’s show, Louis dodged eviction after revealing that he had fought a secret cancer battle during lockdown.