Boyzone Told To Split By Louis Walsh
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Boyzone have been advised to split up by Louis Walsh as the Irish ‘X Factor’ judge ends his long-term position as the band’s manager. The reunited boyband have recently been touring to promote their 2010 studio album ‘Brother’, but have been told by their departing manager that he believes it is time that they called it a day.
The news comes a year after Ronan Keating was discovered to be having an affair with a dancer, a move which many believe tainted the band’s clean-cut image. A British newspaper has claimed that the news alienated part of the Irish band’s fan base and didn’t help to relieve poor sales figures on their latest UK tour.
According to The News Of The World, a source close to the band said: "Louis has told Boyzone they're finished. Ronan doesn't want to accept it but without Louis they have no chance. The affair changed everything for many fans. It destroyed the family-friendly image that made the band popular."
They continued: "They kept a die-hard fanbase but the 'Brother' tour earlier this year wasn’t a big success. Louis didn’t bother seeing a single show. [They] just couldn’t compete withe the Take That comeback and lots of tickets weren’t sold. So Louis decided it was the right time for the band to finish."
However, singer Keith Duffy was keen to squash any rumours about a break-up in an interview with The Mirror today (June 13th). Speaking to the paper, he said: “There are no issues as far as I’m concerned. Louis does his own thing and we’re all busy doing our own things. Boyzone are still flying. We’re doing a long UK tour over the summer. And the record company is really enthusiastic and planning a new CD.”
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