Westlife and Boyzone

[Cacacoisfarraige]

Some stories about Ronan from Mumsnet
Number 1
my dd worked in a big hotel in Blackpool after leaving school and quite a lot of stars stayed there who were doing shows etc. She accidentally ended up in a lift complete with her cleaning trolley ( she cleaned the rooms) with a visibly horrified Ronan Keating and his minder. She said he made her feel like some kind of sub human just for being a cleaner and having audacity to be in same lift as him. His minder stopped the lift so she could get out even though it wasn't her floor. She was so furious she looked at him and said 'Shumthing' to say Ronan' in reference to how he pronounces 'something' in the opening line of 'When the going gets tough'. He complained to the management but my dd beat him to it and resigned as was leaving soon anyway.

Number 2
I went to a Gary Barlow concert (no judging) at the Royal Albert Hall in 1997.

Afterwards my mum said we could wait outside to see if I could get an autograph, it appears there was a bit of a get together inside and a few pop stars of the time came out like 911 (one of which was inviting me back to his- I looked older but, still) and someone no one will remember called Connor Reeves who was lovely.

Everyone has had a drink but it seemed pretty tame.

Then Boyzone came out (minus Mikey) and had probably drunk a bit more, Stephen Gately couldn't stand or really talk and was almost carried to the car.

I asked politely for an autograph (there was a max of 10 people waiting) and they went mental shouting why should they? I wasn't at their concert and they weren't getting any money or anything from it.

I was shocked and just said nothing, and my mum said to just ignore them they were just being silly because they'd had a few drinks.

They then all got into the car / people carrier.

After 5 mins or so the window rolls down and RK calls over to me and says they're sorry, it's just a bit late and they were wrong, come over and they'll sign my programme.

I went over and had to lean into the window to hand my book to him at which point whilst cackling he presses the button to shut the window on my head.

At which point my mum walked over, made sure I was ok, opened the door and punched him straight in the face.

I've never been prouder to be her daughter

 

[Handerton]

When asked if Bryan leaving westlife had upset him, Louis Walsh said “no they are better as a four. They can all fit in a taxi now”

 

[freda19]

I posted this a few weeks ago on another thread.

Oh God it must be tattle thing. I LOVE being called names. It just makes me laugh.
We were in Dublin a few years ago on a hen do and saw Ronan Keating come out of a posh hotel. We were half cut (drunk) of course so we all 10 of us stood ( more like wobbled)there and started singing LOUDLY
"You say it best, when you say nothing at all !"
and he paused at his limo door, glared over at us and yelled "SHUT YER GOBS YA BUNCH OF CULCHIE CUNTS !"
We literally fell on the pavement in hysterics. It was very messy and some wee was involved.
Best insult ever ! It's our go-to insult now to diffuse tense girlie confrontations.



PS , culchie is a country bumpkin.

 

[Kindness is Free]

I watched all three parts.

It was suppose to be warts and all about their lives in the business.

However I noticed Ronan didn't mention cheating on the mother of his eldest kids with a young dancer.

Ronan was the producer of the programme, no dirt about him was ever going to be dug up. Despite all his efforts to make it all about him though, he still came across as an arrogant self centred prick. Horrible man. Thought the other 3 came across pretty well. Mikey clearly has his demons but can’t really argue with the fact that despite the fame and fortune, he was treated horrendously. Shane and Keet still behaving like 2 lads on an 18-30s made me laugh, they must have been a nightmare to keep under control

 

[AllSeeingEye123]

I watched all three parts.

It was suppose to be warts and all about their lives in the business.

However I noticed Ronan didn't mention cheating on the mother of his eldest kids with a young dancer.

 

[Sogdhitalley]

Keith and Bryan as Boyzlife has me cringing so damn hard.

 

[Emerald37]

I don't know where these Kian from Westlife nice stories are coming from but in my experience he's a total d**head

I was out one night in Dublin for Arthur Guinness day where there are usually plenty of free gigs in pubs.

We were in one pub and Kian was there , really drunk and ranting about how he wasnt f***king singing even though no one was asking him to get on a stool and mime

The barman said quick as you like "you didnt sing in Westlife either"

 

[Jenna89]

I know this will sound very “my third cousin twice removed” but my uncle’s best friend is a retired Garda and was called to Yvonne and Ronan Keating’s home in Malahide more than once for domestic disturbances…. He could be very handsy apparently. Never did like him once I heard that.

 

[Muchbee]

What a wee bastard Louis Walsh is

 

[Badirene]

What a coincidence - I have just been scanning the DM online and this was on there. This was at a recent gig Boyzlife did.

Brian McF about Kerry - cheekily added: 'It's ok, it's ok we're friends now, I follow her on Facebook.
'We have two beautiful daughters, you know they're not even little girls anymore, they're women. So we've kinda buried the hatchet, we've made friends.
'But I will say one thing, it's a f***ing nightmare getting parking outside her house on Father's Day.'I have to park at the f***ing NCP and walk two miles to her house. 'I'm like hang on a sec, I've got f***ing two of those kids, surely I get a priority spot, no? Fast-track.
'No, I'm only joking, I'm only joking. Course I don't f***ing follow her on Facebook.'
In the clip, Brian joked around on stage as he said he wore white to their wedding just to p*** Kerry off.

Why would he need a parking spot outside KK house any day of the week? He fucked off to Australia and abandoned his two girls to be dragged up in chaos. I hope both girls are doing well now and have a good life, but none of that will be because of their dad or mum.

 

[PeteM]

I've mentioned this before, but a friend of mine in a band (nowhere near as well known as Ronan) was having a drink in a quiet hotel bar in Dublin many years ago, when in walks Ronan with two accomplices. He goes up to the bar manager and asks to have the bar to himself. My mate hears this and tells Ronan to fuck off. I've never been prouder to be his mate.

 

[Itsjustwhatithink!]

I loved westlife back in the day, Mark literally broke my teenage heart by coming out as gay! I'd love to hear any gossip on them though!

 

[Crisps]

I’m sad Ronan’s turned out to be a massive twat. I truly believed we were going to get married one day when I was 10

 

[pixxyy]

any tea on Shane splitting with Easther from Eternal
boybands have always held a special place in my Heart, I used to be addicted to Smash Hits, Top Of The Pops, Big etc
I remember Brian dated the Woman from the band Aqua before marrying Kerry Katona

 

[PeneLope111]

How has Ronan got the NYE gig? Seriously there’s no one else?? Xx

 

[Lovenews]

Ill go to my grave wondering how Ronan Keating is private jetting around the world. He doesnt have his boyzone money...its mad.

 

[Tofino]

The difference is Take That really enjoy touring, still enjoy making music, and the three that are left seem to genuinely like and respect each other.

I really don’t know why Boyzone have done these two shows when they already had a farewell tour. If there had been some genuine repair of relationships then maybe I could see the point of getting some proper closure and ending Boyzone for good on a positive note. But doesn’t sound like that’s happened here.

 

[F1Grid]

Watched all 3 parts in one go.

Louis Walsh is a knob, as everyone knew. He says he didn't out Stephen but said 'I thought he'd be happier' and the journo seemed to hint it was him. Interesting considered he's got a bigger closet than Imelda Marcos. However it seems he didn't scam them like Lou Pearlman did NSYNC and Backstreet, so he's won on that!

Ronan has no idea how he comes across. Yes, he seemed extremely hard working and I get how that compensated for him not being particularly talented. But does he realise he's hugely self centred? It seems not.

Mikey... delusional. Yes he could sing. Yes he was treated like shit. But he was never fit, so he wasn't ever going to be the lead. It's a boyband, even being the best singer can't outweigh that girls don't really fancy you. Also I get him not fitting in because he was significantly older than the others! Clearly not cut out for it, which is fine, but his loved ones probably should have told him this early on.

Can tell Ronan was a producer, because Shane and Keith clearly wanted to chat shit but we got blue balls. I want to know what had them in separate dressing rooms ffs! Also funny how they all think they're the biggest victims of boyband shithousery... get anybody managed by Lou Pearlman in a room with them.

 

[Skellig]

Still can't believe their last gigs are in London and they're Dubliners. Shocking carry on glad I wasn't a fan lol

 

[charlied0106]

I was a die hard Westlife fan back in the day, followed them around the country in tours, went to Sligo mire times than I care to remember lol. I've met them all at various times throughout the years, mostly in Sligo.

Kian always had the reputation among the fans as being the moodiest, and to be fair he was lol. I met him and Jodie in Strandhill where they live, and both were lovely. They sat at the table next to me just across from the sea, had a wee chat on and off, both friendly and just relaxed.

Nick and Georgina I've met twice. Once in Dublin Airport, they were at the baggage belt, both were very tired, very quiet, but didn't seem to have an air of arrogance or anything. And second time was in Swords randomly lol. They were going in a shop I was coming out of, there was speculation of a tour so I just asked him and he laughed and told me yeah and it'd be announced in a couple of days.

Shane and Gillian I've met a few times, once in Aberdeen Airport and a few times in Sligo. he actually gave me and my friends tickets for a concert we couldn't get any for. I've met them both in a pub too, they sat with us for 10 mins and bought a round for us when leaving.

Mark I've met twice, once at the sound check in London, he came over to chat while the sound guys were doing something, and once at Loch Gill near Hazelwoods, we were walking around the trail and him and then bf Kevin were coming the other way. Stopped for a couple mins and gave us advice on pubs for that night