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Kian Egan: "The first tour was probably verging on being a bunch of lunatics"

Westlife were a ''bunch of lunatics'' on first tour

Kian Egan has admitted the band was a ''bunch of lunatics'' on their first tour and says their upcoming schedule will be a lot calmer.

Music • 14 Jan 19

Nicky Byrne recalls Westlife run-in with Liam Gallagher

Nicky Byrne has recalled an interaction he and his Westlife bandmates had with Liam Gallagher in the 1990s that didn't quite go to plan.

Music • 12 Jan 19

Westlife were Jenny Greene's guests on RTÉ 2FM on Tuesday

Westlife have 'no ill feeling' towards Brian McFadden

Westlife have told RTÉ 2FM's Jenny Greene they "honestly harbour no ill feeling" towards their former bandmate Brian McFadden as the quartet look to their 2019 reunion shows and new music.

Music • 24 Oct 18

Westlife confirm Croke Park concert for 2019

Westlife will take to the stage at Dublin's Croke Park next year - the same venue that played host to their farewell shows in 2012.

Music • 18 Oct 18

Westlife announce comeback with new album, new tour

Westlife have officially confirmed their plans to reunite and have delighted fans with the announcement that they will embark on a huge stadium and arena tour next year, along with releasing a new album.

Music • 04 Oct 18

Ed Sheeran's reported involvement in the comeback has been described as "a huge coup"

Ed Sheeran 'writes Westlife's comeback song'

It is reported that Ed Sheeran has written the comeback single for boyband Westlife, and that the quartet have already recorded the track.

Music • 24 Sep 18

Kian Egan wants to team up with Louis Walsh for boyband

Kian Egan has said he would "absolutely love" to put his own boyband together, with the hopes of teaming up with his former Westlife manager Louis Walsh to do so.

Music • 28 May 18

Kian Egan and Jodi Albert celebrate arrival of son Cobi

Former Westlife singer Kian Egan and his wife Jodi Albert have announced the arrival of their son Cobi.

Entertainment • 01 Oct 17

Kian Egan and Jodi Albert already have two boys

Kian Egan and Jodi Albert share their baby news

Kian Egan and his wife Jodi Albert have announced that they are expecting their third child.

Kian Egan • 31 Mar 17

Kian Egan and Jodi Albert are fulfilling their dream in Strandhill

Kian Egan and Jodi shun showbiz for life by the sea

Former Westlife singer Kian Egan and his wife Jodi Albert say they've no regrets about turning their back on the celebrity circuit by opting for a quieter life by the sea in Strandhill in Co. Sligo.

Entertainment • 31 May 16

Kian Egan and Jodi moving to Ireland permanently

Kian Egan and his wife Jodi Albert have recently moved home to Ireland with the couple deciding to put their children and family life ahead of their careers.

Entertainment • 20 Oct 15

Kian Egan and wife Jodi welcome baby boy

Former Westlife star Kian Egan and his wife Jodi Albert have welcomed their second child.

Entertainment • 22 May 15

Watch! That Voice of Ireland video...

In case you missed it last night - check out the epic video that the coaches and presenters made for the final of The Voice of Ireland.

Entertainment • 28 Apr 15

Look! Bressie with long hair and wearing a dress!

The Voice of Ireland coaches have been busy this weekend posting a number a of hilarious pictures on Twitter and Instagram - check them out!

Entertainment • 20 Apr 15

Kian Egan to host Saturday show on UK radio

Nicky Byrne isn't the only former Westlife member to take to radio - Kian Egan has joined the presenting team on UK station Heat Radio.

Entertainment • 18 Mar 15

Eighteen places on the live shows have now been filled

Another nine through to Voice live shows

Another nine contestants went through to The Voice of Ireland live shows on RTÉ One on Sunday evening as 'The Battles' continue.

Entertainment • 03 Mar 15

Jodi Albert pays tribute to late mother

Jodi Albert has paid tribute to her mother Eileen, who passed away on February 23 following a battle with cancer.

Entertainment • 26 Feb 15

Una Foden, Bressie, Rachel Stevens and Kian Egan

Watch! Bressie calls Kian an egomaniac!

It's all kicking off on The Voice of Ireland. We visited the coaches on set and they had plenty to say about each other!

Entertainment • 29 Jan 15

Watch! The Voice coaches talk Christmas!

The Voice of Ireland returns for it's fourth season on Sunday January 4 on RTÉ One, but before they get to work, we caught up with the coaches to find out how they will be spending Christmas.

Entertainment • 26 Dec 14

Kian Egan denies Westlife reunion rumours

Kian Egan has dismissed rumours of a Westlife reunion and has said that a 2015 tour with the reformed boyband is not going to happen.

Entertainment • 05 Dec 14

Kian Egan has a very special announcement

We've witnessed our fair share of celebrity baby announcements in our showbiz life to date, but Kian Egan's latest announcement tops the cute-o-meter.

Entertainment • 16 Nov 14

Jodi Albert opens up about post-natal depression

Kian Egan's wife Jodi Albert has spoken about struggling with post-natal depression following the birth of their baby boy, Koa.

Entertainment • 07 Jul 14

The Voice of Ireland Quarter Finals are on tonight

Voice of Ireland Quarter Finals tonight

The final ten contestants will battle it out in tonight’s The Voice of Ireland to gain a place in next week’s semi’s.

Entertainment • 13 Apr 14

Egan: "Simon told me he wanted to have another child fast"

Kian Egan: Cowell wants to expand family

Former Westlife star Kian Egan has said that music mogul Simon Cowell wants to expand his family.

Entertainment • 07 Apr 14

McFadden - "It's never off the cards for us to do stuff together"

McFadden says collaboration with Egan is possible

Former Westlife star Brian McFadden has said it's possible that he will go into the recording studio with his old band-mate Kian Egan.

Entertainment • 28 Mar 14