Brian McFadden is set to discuss his dramatic departure from Westlife with ex bandmate Nicky Byrne for the FIRST time Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Sean O'grady For Mailonline Published: 11:05, 4 October 2024 | Updated: 11:09, 4 October 2024 e-mail View comments Brian McFadden will discuss his dramatic departure from Westlife with former bandmate Nicky Byrne for the first time. The singer, 44, shocked fans when he quit boyband Westlife back in 2004 at the height of the group's popularity.

Westlife carried on as a quartet made up of Nicky, Shane Filan, Markus Feehily and Kian Egan and continue to perform together to this day. In Nicky's podcast Nicky Byrne HQ, he will sit down with top celebrities and public figures to discuss their lives, careers, and the highs and lows that shaped them. In a special first episode, Nicky and Brian two will have an open conversation about Brians departure and its impact on both their lives and careers.

Brian McFadden will discuss his dramatic departure from Westlife with former bandmate Nicky Byrne for the first time The singer, 44, shocked fans when he quit boyband Westlife back in 2004 at the height of the group's popularity (L-R Brian, Markus Feehily, Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Shane Filan) After leaving Westlife, Brian released his debut solo album Irish Son in November 2004 which featured the number one single Real To Me. He later parted ways with his record label and has released four more solo albums over the years, .