Post by shayne on Jan 27, 2007 22:32:57 GMT 8
One Big Happy Family - 27 January 2007
© Thanx Joanne for typing this up on Westlife Fanatic VIP
Ryan Confidential Show Review
The most recognisable voice on the radio is back and holed up in a room in Dromoland Castle with the four boys from Westlife, a TV crew and a good bottle of red.
Gerry has a knack for getting people to open up to him and didn’t waste anytime, launching into the whole Bryan McFadden saga and demanding to know what really happened.
I expected the usual flannel about how he wanted to go solo and how they all still loved each other, etc, but fair play, the real story was dragged out. Seems Bryan was in a bad place in his life and saw the band and relationship with wife Kerry as having too much control over him. So, he chose to get rid of the band first and quickly realised that it was in fact his marriage that was causing the discontent.
The lads admitted they were shocked at his decision and sorry to see him go but said he was bonkers to leave Westlife. Never a truer word spoken...
After that, the boys relaxed and thankfully, the squeaky clean personas faded a little for the late night TV slot and there was a much good-natured banter, references to drinking and even the odd swear word. The band, who have racked up more No.1 singles in the UK than any other group, were happy to disagree with Gerry when he said they were the only act Louis Walsh didn’t control fully.
They did admit that they would like to sing more original songs sometimes, but hey, they know which side the bread is buttered and nobody does cover versions better.
The chat turned to relationships, with Mark recalling how he decided to come out because he didn’t want to hide away his relationship. Nicky admitted that being married to the prime minister's daughter ensured he faced more public scrutiny than the other, but insisted he was happy to keep his nose clean-as much to keep his Ma happy as the in-laws. Shane ruefully admitted that Gillian was the boss and Kian assured us that he would make an honest woman of Jodi Albert someday.
The lads said they could never see themselves splitting up for good. Gerry challenged them as to whether they would quit the band if their respective other halves demanded it. Most agreed that their partners come first.
A sure sign that Westlife are growing up was when they discussed the idea of a second tour bus-one for the families and one for the rock 'n' rollers. Nicky joked that it would be sponsored by Pampers and have the Fianna Fail logo on the side. The aghast faces of Mark and Kian said it all. It was kids that made Westlife and it will be kids that break them.
By Wendy Good, Evening Echo
Credit/Source: Evening Echo / Joanne / Westlife Fanatic VIP
© Thanx Joanne for typing this up on Westlife Fanatic VIP
Ryan Confidential Show Review
The most recognisable voice on the radio is back and holed up in a room in Dromoland Castle with the four boys from Westlife, a TV crew and a good bottle of red.
Gerry has a knack for getting people to open up to him and didn’t waste anytime, launching into the whole Bryan McFadden saga and demanding to know what really happened.
I expected the usual flannel about how he wanted to go solo and how they all still loved each other, etc, but fair play, the real story was dragged out. Seems Bryan was in a bad place in his life and saw the band and relationship with wife Kerry as having too much control over him. So, he chose to get rid of the band first and quickly realised that it was in fact his marriage that was causing the discontent.
The lads admitted they were shocked at his decision and sorry to see him go but said he was bonkers to leave Westlife. Never a truer word spoken...
After that, the boys relaxed and thankfully, the squeaky clean personas faded a little for the late night TV slot and there was a much good-natured banter, references to drinking and even the odd swear word. The band, who have racked up more No.1 singles in the UK than any other group, were happy to disagree with Gerry when he said they were the only act Louis Walsh didn’t control fully.
They did admit that they would like to sing more original songs sometimes, but hey, they know which side the bread is buttered and nobody does cover versions better.
The chat turned to relationships, with Mark recalling how he decided to come out because he didn’t want to hide away his relationship. Nicky admitted that being married to the prime minister's daughter ensured he faced more public scrutiny than the other, but insisted he was happy to keep his nose clean-as much to keep his Ma happy as the in-laws. Shane ruefully admitted that Gillian was the boss and Kian assured us that he would make an honest woman of Jodi Albert someday.
The lads said they could never see themselves splitting up for good. Gerry challenged them as to whether they would quit the band if their respective other halves demanded it. Most agreed that their partners come first.
A sure sign that Westlife are growing up was when they discussed the idea of a second tour bus-one for the families and one for the rock 'n' rollers. Nicky joked that it would be sponsored by Pampers and have the Fianna Fail logo on the side. The aghast faces of Mark and Kian said it all. It was kids that made Westlife and it will be kids that break them.
By Wendy Good, Evening Echo
Credit/Source: Evening Echo / Joanne / Westlife Fanatic VIP