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Ronan Keating Says Boyzone’s 2019 Finale Turned 'Toxic' as Band Sets June 2026 Farewell Shows

The remarks follow a Sky documentary credited with rekindling talks toward a final reunion.

Overview

  • Keating says the last international shows in Tokyo and Osaka "fell apart," leaving him feeling he "can't be here anymore."
  • He described the group environment as "a very toxic place" and said his anxiety spiked when new dates were proposed.
  • After the Sky film No Matter What, Ed Sheeran urged Keating to return, and Boyzone confirmed two Emirates Stadium concerts on 5–6 June 2026.
  • Keith Duffy said he had not realised Keating felt that way and voiced regret that the atmosphere reached that point.
  • Keating also revisited the pain of Stephen Gately’s 1999 tabloid outing, recalling the "anxiety" and "hurt" it caused.