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06 Sept 2025

'You can't bulls*** me' - Westlife's Brian McFadden set to reunite with Nicky Byrne to address feud

For the first time ever, the former bandmates will have an open conversation about McFadden’s dramatic departure from the group.

'You can't bulls*** me' - Westlife's Brian McFadden set to reunite with Nicky Byrne to address feud

Westlife star Nicky Byrne has sat down with his ex-bandmate Brian McFadden for the first time after their shock fall out.

The Dubliner has launched his very own podcast called Nicky Byrne HQ, with the first episode teased to be a heated discussion between the former bandmates.

Brian, who famously left Westlife back in 2004, will be the first guest on Nicky’s new podcast series, Nicky Byrne HQ.

The debut episode promises to be a riveting conversation as the two reflect on Brian’s dramatic departure from the band, unravelling a key moment in pop history.

Nicky’s podcast will feature him chatting with various stars and influential figures from the entertainment world, discussing their personal challenges, triumphs, and career-defining moments. But first, it’s Brian’s turn in the spotlight.

45-year-old Nicky admitted he "never thought" the conversation would happen.

The Irish boyband soared to fame in 1998 as a five-piece, Nicky, Brian, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan, with their debut single, Swear It All Over Again.

But their time as a fivesome was up in 2004 when Brian shocked fans just three weeks prior to their fourth world tour and announced he was leaving the group.

The first episode will be out next week on Thursday, October 10, on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Acast, and Google Play.

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