Ronan Keating opened up with a heartfelt revelation about the Boyzone documentary on Tuesday’s edition of Good Morning Britain.
In the latest instalment, showbiz reporter Richard Arnold touched base with Ronan, 47, and Keith Duffy, discussing their long-awaited new documentary titled Boyzone: No Matter What.
When quizzed by Richard, 55, on re-experiencing their rise to stardom for the film, Ronan, 47, confessed: “When I watched it first, I was hurt, I was on the floor, I was a mess, I was an emotional mess. I watched it again, I guess I looked at it from a different point of view.”
During the conversation about past tensions within the group, Ronan acknowledged: “You watch it again and go: ‘Oh, he’s actually right.’ It’s hard to look at yourself in a negative point of view because you think you’re perfect. You think that all the things you do, I was right and he was wrong. You’re only 17/18, you’re going to make mistakes.”
Ronan also spent time reflecting on the loss of bandmate Stephen Gately, who passed away tragically in 2009 at the young age of 33, reports .
Ronan Keating made an emotional admission about the Boyzone documentary on Tuesday’s Good Morning Britain (Image: ITV)
In his emotional reflection, Ronan stated: “It’s wonderful that we have this legacy for Steo, it shows this beautiful man that he was, that people, unfortunately because he died so young will never get to see.”
Keith added: “To think of the Steo that we would have known that was stressed out before he came out. He was worried and so stressed out over this whole thing, you know Louis Walsh coming out with these stories that he’s going out with Baby Spice just to protect him. If he could only have seen the support of the people at his funeral, it was incredible.”
Also during the chat, Ronan went onto discuss former manager Louis Walsh as he said: “We wouldn’t be where we are today if it wasn’t for Louis and the opportunity that he gave us and the fight and dedication that he had to make Boyzone work.
“We owe him for that. But some of the things that went on after that, it’s very difficult, it’s very difficult for us. I hope that he’s found some sort of peace.”
Boyzone pictured in the 90s (Image: Getty Images)
Back in 1999, while still part of Boyzone, Ronan recorded a rendition of When You Say Nothing at All for the film Notting Hill. The track topped the UK charts and ignited his decision to go solo, leading to the band’s hiatus.
During this period, Ronan chose to retain Louis as his manager but grew increasingly frustrated with the direction his career was taking – with Ronan keen to alter his musical style and pen his own songs. This eventually led to Ronan sacking Louis as manager.
Boyzone: No Matter What offers an unprecedented look into the lives of manager Louis and members Ronan, Keith, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch, and the late Stephen, featuring unseen footage and interviews with those closest to the band.
Boyzone: No Matter What is on February 2 on Sky Documentaries and streaming service NOW.
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