RTE viewers are in for a treat tonight as Westlife join The Late Late Show to celebrate their 25 years in music, share new music and reflect on their enduring bond with fans.
A Westlife Special is taking place on tonight’s Late Late Show(Image: @markusmoments via Instagram)
RTE viewers are in for a treat tonight with a Westlife Special taking place on this week’s Late Late Show. Earlier this afternoon, the band announced extra dates for their homecoming concerts at Dublin’s 3Arena, bringing the total to 13 shows next September, along with two new dates in Belfast after the original five shows sold out.
Shane, Nicky and Kian will join Patrick Kielty to reflect on their enduring success, releasing brand new music and their bond with Irish fans. Viewers can also expect a world exclusive performance of their new single Chariot, alongside a medley of their biggest hits.
The band recently celebrated an impressive 25 years in the music industry, spending much of that time as one of the world’s most successful boybands. Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Brian McFadden first came together in 1998, quickly amassing a fanbase reminiscent of Beatlemania.
They remained together until 2012, reunited in 2018, and have since released 11 number-one albums, selling over 55 million records worldwide. Each member has also pursued solo projects and other ventures outside of Westlife.
Here’s a closer look at the band’s success – both on stage and in their bank accounts.
Nicky Byrne
Thanks to his Westlife career and TV and radio presenting gigs, Nicky Byrne joins his bandmates in the millionaire bracket. While his exact net worth isn’t publicly reported, estimates put it between €1 million and €5 million.
Nicky Byrne and wife Georgina celebrate her birthday(Image: Instagram/nickybyrneinsta)
After Westlife’s 2012 split, Nicky kept busy with hosting roles on Dancing with the Stars, a Sunday show on 2fm, the National Lottery and Last Singer Standing. He lives in “millionaire’s row” in Malahide, Dublin, with his wife Georgina Ahern and their three children: twins Jay and Rocco, 18, and Gia, who turned 12 yesterday.
Kian Egan
I’m A Celebrity king of the jungle Kian Egan is reportedly the wealthiest of the lads. According to celebritynetworth.com, which reports estimates of the total assets and financial activities of celebrities, Kian has a staggering net worth of $20m (€17,150,000). It’s worth noting that such figures are estimates and may not fully reflect the actual finances of the band members.
Kian and wife Jodi(Image: INSTAGRAM)
In addition to his success with Westlife, Kian, released a solo album in 2014 and was one of the four coaches on The Voice of Ireland. He’s been a presenter on This Morning and also bagged the crown on I’m a Celebrity in 2013. Kian is happily married to former Hollyoaks star Jodi Albert, and they share three children.
The celebrity couple reside in a stunning oceanfront mansion in Sligo. Kian once shared with the Irish Independent: “As I got older and we had children, I just really wanted to be part of a community and I wanted my children to feel like they’re part of a community because I travelled so much as a kid working that finding that place where you belong was a weird thing to me.”
Mark Fehily
Sligo-born Mark Feehily will not participate in Westlife’s 25th anniversary shows due to health reasons. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he is worth $16 million (€13.7m).
Mark Feehily and his partner Cailean(Image: Instagram)
Mark, one of the original members of Westlife predecessor Six As One, has enjoyed a successful solo career, opening for Mariah Carey and Wet Wet Wet and writing songs for artists including Emeli Sande and Ronan Keating.
He came out in 2005 and is engaged to Cailean O’Neill. The couple share a daughter, Layla, born via surrogate in 2019.
Shane Filan
Shane Filan is reportedly worth about €3 million, according to celebritynetworth.com. Shane has admitted that the band were “foolish” with their money, splurging on watches and cars in their early days.
Shane Filan poses for a selfie with daughter Nicole and wife Gillian
Despite releasing three solo studio albums, his property ventures left him bankrupt. In around 2012, Shane’s company, Shafin Developments, which he co-owned with his brother, found itself in debt of €23 million due to Ireland’s harsh recession.
Shane and Gillian have three children: Nicole, Patrick and Shane. Gillian is related to Kian through marriage, making Shane and Kian family.
Brian McFadden
Brian McFadden left Westlife in 2004 to pursue a solo career and has an estimated net worth of $18 million (€15.5m). The Dublin-born dad of three has appeared on Dancing on Ice, Stepping Out, Jump and was a judge on Australia’s Got Talent (2010 – 2012). In 2016, he joined Boyzlife, a fusion of Westlife and Boyzone.
Brian McFadden shares first photos of stunning wedding day with new wife Danielle Parkinson. (Image: brianmcfadden123/instagram)
He was first married to Kerry Katona, with whom he shares two daughters, then later to Australian singer Delta Goodrem and Irish model Vogue Williams. He married PE teacher Danielle Parkinson earlier this year, and they welcomed a daughter in 2021.
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