McFadden refuses '¨to rule out possible Westlife reunion

Singer Brian McFadden has said he would 'never say no' to a Westlife reunion as he joins forces with former Boyzone star Keith Duffy for a two-man nationwide tour.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Mar 2016, 10:21 BST
Updated 9th Mar 2016, 10:26 BST
Keith Duffy (left) from Boyzone and Brian McFadden from Westlife announce plans to join forces as Boyzlife WireKeith Duffy (left) from Boyzone and Brian McFadden from Westlife announce plans to join forces as Boyzlife Wire
Keith Duffy (left) from Boyzone and Brian McFadden from Westlife announce plans to join forces as Boyzlife Wire

The pair, who will perform hit songs from both bands, hit back at rumours that former mentor Louis Walsh had not been supportive of the project, saying he was “fully behind it”.

But despite naming the show Boyzlife, the duo denied that it marked the formation of a new “super group”.

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The tour, which McFadden describes as “Piers Morgan’s Life Stories with music”, will see the duo talking about their careers and personal lives.

“I had dinner with Louis two days ago and he thinks it’s a great idea – he’s fully behind it,” Duffy said.

“Obviously Louis is still managing the broken-up Westlife – but they are only on a break, not broken up – and he’s very keen to get them back together. So he has to protect his brand as well.”

Duffy added that the former X Factor judge may even have a cameo in the show – with talk of him filming a clip to be played to the audience.

Addressing a possible Westlife reunion in the future, McFadden said: “We will never say no to anything. You never know what’s going to happen down the line ...”