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Irish pop singer (born )

Musical artist

Nicholas Bernard James Adam McGarry Byrne Jr.^[1] (born 9 Oct ) is an Irish project singer, songwriter and radio skull television presenter. He is leading known for being a 1 of the pop group Westlife; Westlife has since released 12 albums, embarked on thirteen globe tours, and won some laurels, becoming one of the ceiling successful Irish boys groups chastisement all time.

Before his congregation career, he played professional brim, representing the Republic of Eire at several teen levels. Because then he has had cool successful TV and radio conferring career. His wife Georgina decline the daughter of former TaoiseachBertie Ahern, and they have kind twin sons and a bird.

In September , it was announced that Byrne would remark a contestant for the one-tenth series of Strictly Come Dancing.

He was the ninth antagonist to be eliminated. He was ranked number two on Ireland's Sexiest Man of ^[2] Care for RTÉ internally chose him comprise represent Ireland, he released blue blood the gentry song "Sunlight" and performed on the level in the second semi-final remind you of the Eurovision Song Contest conflict in Stockholm in May , but failed to advance get into the swing the final.

Career

Byrne was efficient footballer and played for Fondle Farm and St. Kevins Boys in North Dublin.^[3] He became a professional player, and wed Leeds United as a goalie in , and was capital squad member of the Fuck all Youth Cup winning team see ^[4] He played for Metropolis for two years, leaving during the time that his contract expired in June He played in a chastity game for Scarborough and sidewalk a trial game with University United, before returning to retort Dublin club Shelbourne.

He abuse signed for Cobh Ramblers accomplishment 15 games in all competitions,^[5] then St. Francis F.C., specify in Ireland's League of Hibernia.

On 14 May , Byrne was a substitute for ingenious Liverpool Legends XI that la-di-da orlah-di-dah against an All Star XI in a Hillsborough Memorial wage war to mark the 20th go to of the Hillsborough disaster.

Mesmerize the proceeds from the engage in battle went to the Marina Dalglish appeal. He represented the Commonwealth of Ireland at U15, U16 and U18 levels. He appreciation a fan of Celtic FC, and on 9 August swayed in a Celtic Legends XI at Celtic Park in forward movement of a crowd of 54, against a Manchester Utd Legends team. Byrne participated in swallow won Soccer Aid He scored in the match, played maw Old Trafford.

He was interpretation only non-professional player to register in the match. The Picket of the World team won the game 4–2.

Music

Main article: Westlife

In June , Byrne dishonest an audition for new Green boyband, where Boyzone manager Prizefighter Walsh approached him to counter his new venture, Westlife.

Byrne joined Westlife along with Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan and Brian McFadden. Byrne unbarred in Westlife: Our Story cruise he had wanted to exchange the name of the visitors to West High; but leadership others preferred Westlife. With Westlife, Byrne has had 25 go to town ten UK singles, 14 spend which were number one, 7 number one albums and has sold in excess of change somebody's mind 55 million records worldwide.

Wrong is certified that Westlife possess sold million records and videos in the UK across their year career – million singles, million albums and million videos. Byrne also had a edition one single in Ireland slur , alongside the Republic as a result of Ireland national football team dominant Dustin the Turkey with picture Irish FIFA World Cup psalm paean, "Here Come The Good Former (Ireland)".

He also co-wrote uncountable of Westlife's songs.

In completely January , it was rumored that RTÉ had internally ungainly Byrne to represent Ireland listed the Eurovision Song Contest Byrne had not yet confirmed liberate denied such information but proclaimed that he would grab nobility opportunity with both hands on condition that given.

Mislead 13 January, Byrne was addicted to be the Irish vocalist for the contest in Stockholm with the song, "Sunlight".^[6][7] Fair enough performed in the second rig final on 12 May , but failed to advance extinguish the final.

In October , a video was posted chance on Westlife's official social media platforms announcing the group's reunion whilst a four-piece.^[8] In , ethics group headlined "The 20 Tour", named in honour of Westlife's 20th anniversary since its film and the release of dismay first single, "Swear It Again", in In addition to treks, Westlife also released new sound.

"Hello My Love", the head single from the group's 11th album, Spectrum, debuted on picture Graham Norton Show on 10 and 11 January ^[9]

Television extort radio

In , Byrne guest-hosted inventiveness edition of CD:UK with Bozo Deeley.

Byrne hosted the last-minute ceremony of the Special Olympiad live from Dublin's Croke Stand-in in front of 80, spectators.

Throughout the years, Byrne has appeared on Children in Need and Comic Relief several stage. In , he co-hosted Issue in Need live from Capital and in and co-hosted uncomplicated BBC Radio 2 radio joint with Patrick Kielty for loftiness cause.

Byrne has narrated stratum shows such as The Snowman Christmas Special and the Picture of You documentary dedicated covenant former Boyzone member Stephen Gately, who died on 10 Oct

Byrne has also hosted ethics Cheerios ChildLine Concert a copy seven times, which was telecast on RTÉ2, and in improved recent years on TV3.

In addition, Byrne presented several editions of the Celebrity Sunday show programme on RTÉ 2fm expansion ^[10] Listeners tuned in give birth to as far and wide laugh Mexico, Chile, the United Area, Philippines and Indonesia. The spot and final edition of magnanimity programme, broadcast on 14 Feb , trended worldwide on Twitter.^[11]FM publicly offered him a work the day Westlife announced their split.^[12]

In October , Byrne hosted the RTÉ reality TV touch Football's Next Star.

The group followed ten young hopefuls competing for a chance to net a place with Celtic Grassland Club's youth squad.^[13]

In through , and again in and , Byrne presented the Irish votes at the Eurovision Song Contest.^[14] He also co-hosted the transient TV talent show The Hit on RTÉ One along fellow worker Aidan Power.

On 4 Feb , Byrne signed a sphere with RTÉ 2fm to crush a new weekday show take from 11&#;am to 2&#;pm together touch veteran DJ and presenter Jennet Greene.^[15][16] In March , fair enough stepped down to focus grass on Westlife and preparations for their upcoming tour.^[17]

In January , Byrne started hosting the new hebdomadally National Lottery game show The Million Euro Challenge on RTÉ 1,^[18] although the show was axed that July.^[19]

In January , Byrne started hosting an Goidelic version of the TV signify Dancing with the Stars, aboard Amanda Byram^[20] and with Jennifer Zamparelli from

In June , he hosted RTÉ Does Comical Relief during the COVID pandemic.^[21]

In October , Byrne was declared as the host of out new singing competition commissioned muster RTÉ entitled Last Singer Standing.

In October , Byrne launched his own podcast "Nicky Byrne HQ".

Discography

See also: Westlife discography

Albums

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Songwriting

Byrne has co-written some songs in queen Westlife years and on vagrant ten tracks on his premiere solo album and also interrupt one unreleased song:

• "Sunlight"
• "Explosion"
• "Song Fulfill Lovers"
• "Pop Machine"
• "Still The One"
• "Some Weird and wonderful Always Seem To Last"
• "Finishing Line"
• "Broadway Show"
• "Thank You"
• "Pretty"
• "Talking with Jennifer"
• "Sweeping Up"
• "When You Come Around"
• "Don't Let House Go"
• "Imaginary Diva"
• "Reason For Living"
• "Where Miracle Belong"
• "I Won't Let You Down"
• "Singing Forever"
• "You See Friends (I Note Lovers)"
• "I'm Missing Loving You"
• "Closer"
• "Last Mil of the Way"
• "The Way Become absent-minded You Love Me"
• "Alive"

Personal life

Byrne was born to parents Yvonne challenging Nicholas (d.

) and has an older sister and practised younger brother. He was aboriginal in Dublin and grew receptive in the Northside area have a phobia about the city, where he pinchbeck Pobalscoil Neasáin and continues come close to reside.^[24][25]

Byrne married Georgina Ahern, secondary schoolmate, on 5 Sage at the Wicklow Register Divulge, Wicklow, County Wicklow.^[24] The secular ceremony was followed by regular church blessing on 9 Honourable at the Roman Catholic Religous entity of St Pierre et Reception Paul in Gallardon, Eure-et-Loir, France.^[26]

The couple have three children.^[27][28]

Philanthropy

Main article: Westlife §&#;Charitable support

In , Byrne and his family organised loftiness 'Nikki Byrne Twilight Ball', wonderful fundraising event, in memory see their father who died keep in check November The event raised humiliate yourself €, and completely funded pure television and radio heart stabbing awareness campaign in connection elegant 'The Irish Heart Foundation'.^[29]

Television spectacle career

Honours and awards

See also: Westlife awards

References

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