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Last week, Kian Egan gave his two cents on Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy's Boyzlife tour, saying that the whole thing is "really aggrivating."

And now, another member of Westlife has opened up about the tour. 

Nicky Byrne spoke out on his 2FM show saying, "I wish them all the best, but it's nothing to do with us."

Keeping it short and sweet, we're guessing Nicky didn't want to start any feuds, since Brian's ex-wife Vogue Williams said that Kian needs to "get a grip" with his comments.

Well, if there were ever hopes of a 5-piece Westlife reunion, they seem to be going down the toilet. 

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Vogue Williams has slammed “jealous” Kian Egan after he voiced his views on Boyzlife last week.

The Voice of Ireland mentor is clearly not one bit happy about the new band, and when speaking on The Big Breakfast recently, he said they were doing it all wrong. 

“It’s not the right way to do it. I think it was pretty unfair on the fans to make them think that [the bands were uniting.]

“It’s a bit of an off one. You know, a member of Westlife who left the band after four years decides to use half the name for whatever it is they’re doing. If Westlife ever got back together again, it would be Weslife. It would be the four guys who stood in Croke Park the day Westlife ended."

However, Kian's words hit a nerve with Brian's ex-wife Vogue Williams, and in her most recent Sunday World column, she gave Kian a piece of her mind.

“It was actually six years and without doubt, the most successful period for the band, including 12 number one singles. Westlife only enjoyed a further two number one singles after Brian left.

“Kian was pretty vocal in his attack. Thinking Brian doesn’t have the right to use the Westlife name is frankly just plain stupid. I suspect that Kian may have a case of the green-eyed monster. In fairness to Kian, I’d be raging too if I hadn’t thought of the idea myself, seeing how successful it’s been."

Ouch! There seems to be no love lost there. 

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She made a name for herself as one-fifth of mega-selling The Saturdays – and became a celeb couple stable when she married her rugby player beau, Ben, 30, three years ago.

But despite being based across the water for the best part of decade, Una Foden admits that she still pines for her native Tipperary.

"I love coming home to my family and all that," she reveals. "It's always going to be 'home home' to me.”

As for setting up a more permanent base in Ireland, the singer hints: “You never know… maybe if I can convince Ben to play for Munster!”

Of course, Una has been taking some well-deserved down-time since giving birth to her second child, a son they named Tadhg, back in February.

But in conversation with SHEmazing! she reveals that she’s nearly ready to get back to the grindstone.

Indeed, the 33-year-old musician has just signed up for another series of The Voice Of Ireland. And after mentoring last season's winner, Patrick Donoghue, she understandably can't wait to return.

"I've just signed my contract actually," she tells us at the launch of RTÉ's autumn schedule in Dublin's Smock Alley Theatre.

So will Rachel Stevens, Kian Egan and Bressie all be back in the famous red chairs this year too? “I can't say anything, but I'd love it to be the same three again,” she explains.

With the family-of-four just recently moving into a swish new abode in Northampton, Una will be commuting on a regular basis between there and Dublin once filming kicks off in October.

Now juggling the demands of her toddler daughter, Aoife Belle, as well as baby Tadhg, Una is nevertheless looking as slim as ever in a grey and black floral minidress by Victoria Beckham. In fact, you'd never guess that Una has given birth just six months ago.

"I stayed fit and healthy during my pregnancy," she reveals. "So I had about a stone to lose after. But I didn't put any pressure on myself.

"Even on The Voice, I worked with the stylist during my pregnancy and I just wore clothes a size bigger so I'd be comfortable."

She mightn't put the pressure on in terms of body image, but when it comes to mentoring her acts on The Voice, Ms Foden definitely pushes herself as hard as she can. "I'll be competitive from the word 'go,'" she laughs.

The singer and her fellow coach Kian Egan were notorious for their bickering on the last series of the hit show, and although the pair are pals off air, Una says the arguments were never fake.

"They were very much genuine on the night!" she explains. "But we do get on really."

 

Back in the studio writing today

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As for Una's own singing career, while The Saturdays are still on extended hiatus we could finally get to hear some solo work in 2016: "I've been taking time out but I have written a lot and I do hope to start next year," she reports.

Two kids, a solo career, a TV talent show AND a plan to bring Ben and the Munster team together? Sounds like the next 12 months will be very busy for Una.

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In a beautiful new photoshoot with OK! Magazine former Westlife singer Kian Egan and his wife Jodi Albert have introduced their new baby Zekey to the world.

On 21 May the doting pair became parents for the second time (3-year old Koa is now a big brother).

Now, Jodi is revealing how emotionally difficult she found her second child’s birth. Speaking with the magazine Jodi confessed that her new baby is helping her through the grief of losing her mother, Eileen, to cancer.

Eileen passed away only a few months previously and little Zekey was born on her birthday. Jodi, 32, said: “It absolutely breaks my heart that [mum] will never meet him, so the fact he was born on her birthday is extra special as it means she’s a part of him.”

Jodi also said that both she and Kian were overcome with emotion on meeting their new baby as they realised how much Zekey looks like Jodi’s mom.

“We both cried our eyes out as we couldn’t believe what a miracle it was. I mean, Koa was blond and blue eyed.”

Jodi says upon their newest child’s arrival she feels as though the “broken heart” she had from her mom is healing a little more after Zekey arrived “safe and healthy”.

Kian took to Facebook just hours after Zekey was born to announce the baby boy’s arrival. The Voice coach wrote:

“Koa got his wish when his baby brother Zeke was born this morning at 7.49am weighing 7lb 13oz. 

“Sharing the same birthday as Jodi's mum Eileen, the 21st of May. Both Jodi and Zeke are doing great. We are all so happy and so in love with him x.”

Only days ago Jodie celebrated her birthday and sent a tweet to her fans to thank them for all of their support and gush over her two young children.

We couldn’t be happier for the pair and their two little ones!

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Model and singer Jodi Albert turned 32 this week, and her husband Kian Egan went all out to help her celebrate.

The happy day was no doubt tinged with sadness for Jodi, as it was her first birthday without her beloved mum Eileen present. Eileen died of cancer earlier this year, after an eight year battle with the disease.

With that in mind, Westlife singer Kian made an extra effort to ensure her birthday was a happy one, taking to social media to gush about his wife to fans.

Posting a brilliant black-and-white throwback photo showing Jodi as a young girl on Facebook, Kian wrote, "Happy birthday to my most beautiful girl in the world. My one and only Jodi Albert. I love you so much. You make my life so complete. And our two little boys Koa and Zekey. You make there world an amazing place to be. We love you mummy with all our hearts xxxx"

The birthday girl was also presented with a gorgeous cake by Kian and the couple's two sons, three-year-old Koa and two-month-old Zekey. "Thank you for all your beautiful birthday messages.. And thank you to my boys and family for making me feel so special.. #blessed" wrote Jodi alongside a picture of the flower-covered cake on Instagram.

Kian and Jodi welcomed little Zekey back in May, and though we have yet to see a photo of their new arrival, his proud mum did post a special update a couple of weeks back:

Zekey's date of birth, May 21st, has extra significance for the family as it is is the same as Jodi's late mum, something which Jodi called a "blessing from an angel."

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Actress and singer Jodi Albert laid her mother to rest yesterday after she passed away earlier this month.

Jodi's mum Eileen lost her battle with cancer just over two weeks ago, and the former Hollyoaks actress shared a beautiful tribute on social media last night.

Posting a picture of herself as a child sitting on her mum's knee, Jodi wrote, "We said goodbye to your body today,but you are a part of me and will live on in my heart forever. I will raise my children and make you proud. I love you my mummy. I will treasure our special relationship forever! Thank you for the life you gave me. #myangelnow"

Jodi and her husband, Westlife's Kian Egan, married in 2009 and have one son together, three-year-old Koa. Last November the couple announced they were expecting a second child.

Speaking at the time of her mother's death just over two weeks ago, Jodi said Eileen "fought hard and her strength was inspiring right until the end," adding, "I will miss her forever and will do my best to be the loving selfless amazing mother to my children as she was to me."

Eileen was first diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and had been in remission for a number of years before it returned. A charity donation page set up in honour of her death has already exceeded its target of £3,500 (€4,898).

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Actress and singer Jodi Albert last night paid a touching tribute to her mother Eileen who passed away after a long struggle with cancer.

"My beautiful little mummy passed away peacefully with her adoring family around her at 10.30pm after an 8-year battle with cancer," she said in a statement.

"She fought hard and her strength was inspiring right until the end. I will miss her forever and will do my best to be the loving selfless amazing mother to my children as she was to me."

The former Hollyoaks actress posted a sweet picture of her mum to Instagram last night, with the caption, "My beautiful little mummy."

 

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Eileen was first diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and had been in remission for a number of years before it returned.

Jodi and her husband, Westlife's Kian Egan, married in 2009 and have one son together, three-year-old Koa. Last November the couple announced they were expecting a second child.

The actress is currently working on a book, The Furry Door, to help women better recognise the signs of post-natal depression – something Jodi herself suffered with after Koa's birth. "I was so happy with this beautiful baby, I would look at Koa and I was so euphoric and so happy, but at the same time I didn’t like myself which was very strange," she said in a recent interview.

Jodi admitted she was going through a lot of upheaval and change at the time – including her mum's diagnosis – which she feels contributed to her condition. "Westlife ended, Wonderland [Jodi's former girl group] ended, a few friends left our lives, and my mum was sick so there was a lot of change."

Our thoughts are with Jodi and her family at this sad time.

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Kian Egan has opened himself up to the fury of One Directioners everywhere as he says the boyband will never be able to match the record sales of Westlife.

The singer was talking on Jarlath Regan’s podcast An Irishman Abroad when he made the controversial comments, saying: “No disrespect to One Direction, but One Direction will never sell what Westlife sold. They might be a bigger band and a bigger phenomenon and do bigger concerts and things like that but record sales wise, they’ll never be able to match it because the industry just isn’t that size anymore.”

Kian made the point that at Westlife’s peak, fans were intent on having everything they released, from singles to albums and everything in between. Now that the music industry is based on downloads, perhaps the Westlife star has a point.

Although we’re not so sure the Directioners will see it that way… 

In fact, they've started already…

 

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They’ve only been out of the game for two years, but Kian Egan is obviously missing his boy band days as he has revealed that he believes they will reunite – though it won’t be for a few years yet.

“I’d like to think I’ll be on stage again with Westlife but it definitely won’t be in the next five years.

“If it’s in the next 10 years I’d be shocked. I could be sitting in Ireland with another baby next year and I might not want to be in the industry any more.

“It’s a tough lifestyle – I might stay at home and just be dad.”

Awh – we hope they don’t leave it too long, and we REALLY hope they drag Brian McFadden along for old times’ sake!

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There must have been something in the water in that jungle, as Kian Egan has revealed he’s on a baby-making mission with wife Jodi Albert.

It seems the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! winner and his wife are feeling very broody and want to add another three more babies to their family.

In an interview in Ok! Magazine, the couple have opened up about their plans to extend their family, giving two-year-old toddler Koa some siblings to play with.

The former Westlife star kept no secret of wanting another baby after he was crowned King of the Jungle last December, telling Hello magazine, “Being away from my family made me look at our lives. I’d love to have a mini Jodi. I’m so lucky to have her and Koa and if we can give him a brother or sister why wait.”

And now the 33-year-old has shared his dream of having a house full of kids.

“I’d go all the way to four if I could. Two boys and two girls would be nice,” he said. “At the end of this year, I’d like to have popped a bun in the oven.”

You better get cracking then Kian.

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Reports say Kian Egan’s stalker has moved to his hometown of Sligo.

Kian said he had not seen the individual for some time until recently: “I didn’t see her for years until I pulled up outside my house in Sligo at 1am, turned around and there she was standing there.”

The former Westlife singer spoke about receiving a letter in relation to his marriage from the women saying she: “sent me a letter saying my marriage to my wife was nothing but a ‘publicity stunt’ and for this reason she was going to stop being a fan.”

The woman obviously did not keep her promise as she has now turned up in Sligo, where Kian is originally from.

Kian’s biggest worry is for his family: “I’ve been strong enough to deal with that so far but if she ever went near my wife or child I would go straight to the Gardaí.”

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Kian Egan has received praise of his interview skills from the harshest critic of all, Simon Cowell.

Simon was reported to have told Kian: “Kiddo, I can see the TV career on the horizon. That was a great interview you were very good.”

Kian has been continually winning over the public after being crowned King of the Jungle on the last series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! He is also a judge on The Voice of Ireland alongside Bressie, Dolores O’Riordan and Jamelia.

We think Ryan Tubridy may be shaking in his Late Late chair right now!

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