A new documentary, 'Boyzone: No Matter What', sheds light on the band's meteoric rise to fame and their tumultuous relationship with manager Louis Walsh. The documentary features candid interviews with the band members who reveal Walsh's controversial methods, including fabricating stories and exploiting their personal lives for publicity, ultimately leaving a lasting scar on their careers.
Louis Walsh, the man behind 90s pop sensations Boyzone , is facing criticism from the band in a new documentary. The Sky Documentaries and NOW series, ' Boyzone : No Matter What', explores the group's rise to fame, featuring archival footage and interviews with members Keith Duffy, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, and their manager Louis Walsh.
During their peak, the Irish boyband achieved massive success in both the UK and Ireland, racking up 21 top 40 singles and 22 hits in the Irish charts, including six UK No. 1 singles and nine in Ireland. The three-part documentary, set to air on Sunday (February 2), revisits pivotal moments in the band's history, such as Stephen Gately's forced outing by the media, their split, and their complex relationship with Louis Walsh. Walsh, who assembled Boyzone in 1993 with the ambition of rivaling Take That and becoming a global force, is now being scrutinized for his management style and its impact on the band members. While Walsh undeniably played a crucial role in Boyzone's 90s success, his methods were not without controversy. Lynch recalled how the former X Factor judge 'promised us the sun, moon, and stars.' In a candid Sky documentary, Walsh revealed tactics he employed to keep Boyzone in the spotlight and boost record sales, including fabricating a dramatic but false plane crash story that was actually a minor technical issue. Walsh also collaborated with The Sun's entertainment journalist Rav Singh, who later revealed Stephen Gately's sexuality to the public. Reflecting on those media-fueled days, Ronan Keating admitted the lasting damage, stating: 'He (Louis Walsh) believed any story was a good story. He would make up stories constantly about the band, about relationships with girlfriends that didn't exist.' He added that the weight of these fabrications was 'scarring.' Regardless of the consequences, Walsh defended his methods without remorse. The Boyzone members acknowledged they endured difficult times under Walsh's management. After Boyzone's break, Walsh continued to manage Ronan Keating's solo career, which saw Keating achieve chart-topping hits such as 'Life Is A Rollercoaster' and 'When You Say Nothing At All'. However, their professional relationship ended in 2009, and by 2012, Walsh publicly criticized Keating, labeling him 'talentless and spoiled'. Recent tensions between Keating and Walsh resurfaced during a candid radio interview, where Keating expressed both gratitude and frustration. He acknowledged Walsh's mentorship and the opportunities he provided but also pointed out the limits of appreciation when those efforts are not reciprocated. During an appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, Walsh's dismissive attitude towards Keating resurfaced, as he bluntly remarked on Keating's career after their split. Fellow bandmate Keith Duffy has also opened up about the negative impact of Walsh's criticism on his confidence and sense of importance in Boyzone. Duffy also revealed feeling 'suppressed' by their former manager, limiting his opportunities to showcase his vocal abilities within the band
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