Former Westlife bandmates Nicky Byrne and Brian McFadden are set to publicly reunite for the first time in over two decades - and Bryan has "a lot to say!" Brian, who sensationally quit Westlife back in 2004 , will be the first guest on Nicky's upcoming podcast series, Nicky Byrne HQ. In what promises to be a blockbuster inaugural episode, Nicky and Brian have a heart-to-heart on his dramatic exit from the band and unravel a piece of pop history. Future episodes of Nicky Byrne HQ will see dad-of-three Nicky, 45, chat with a host of other stars and notable figures from the entertainment industry about their personal trials, triumphs, and the events that have defined them.
But first up, is Brian! "Nicky Byrne HQ is something I've wanted to do for a while," Nicky explained ahead his new venture premiering. "I've had the privilege of meeting and working with so many incredible people over the years, and I think it's time to share their stories in a way that's raw, honest, and hopefully inspiring. I couldn't think of a better first guest than Bryan, he had a lot to say! And, I'm looking forward to having some great conversations with many more people down the line.
" Brian and Nicky, alongside bandmates Shane Filan , Mark Feehily and Kian Egan , burst onto the music scene in the late 90s and quickly became an iconic boyband. Born in 1998 as Ireland's own version of Take That , the group - managed by music mogul Louis Walsh - racked up a whopping 11 UK No.1 singe by 2002.
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