Westlife Interviews

'My Love' was bumped off the UK No 1 spot by A1's 'Same Old Brand New You'. How did you guys feel about that?
Bryan: (Sincerely) I was absolutely delighted. A1 have worked so hard, you won't believe it! They tour the whole time. I respect their music and I love their new album. It's brillant!


Many artists, including U2, Blur and Melanie C, have been claiming "Pop is dead!" what do you think?

Shane: (Ponders) I don't think Pop is dead at all. It's going to get bigger! Pop rules America - BSB, N'Sync, Christina Aguilera, they're all pop!


Kian, is it true Posh Spice cornered you at a party and wanted you about "messing around with the Spice Girls"?

Kian: I was only having a conversation with her about releasing our albums on the same day. It was a joke that was blown up by the press.


Bryan, we hear you'll be marrying Kerry Atomic Kitten soon...

Bryan: (chuckles heartily) Nooo! Kerry and I are not getting married!


You guys worked with Mariah Carey on smash hit 'Against All Odds'. What was the experience like?

Mark: (Gushes) It's a dream come true! Mariah's so beautiful and talented! (The rest snigger uncontrollably)


Who else would you like to duet with?

Nicky: (Excitedly) Vivian Hsu [Taiwanese frontwoman of Japanese rap trio Black Biscuit]!


The last time we spoke, you didn't think too highly of Christina Aguilera. Have you changed your mind since?

Bryan & Shane: (Wickedly) Moo... moo... moo...(Chortles from the rest)


Who's the bigger cow: Christina or Eminem?

Bryan: (Shouts) Eminem!


Kian, you're dubbed the 'Posh Spice' of Westlife because of your stylish wardrobe! What's your biggest fashion blunder?

Kian: (Grimaces) I was made to wear a pair of track pants with formal shoes! It was an absolute disgrace!


What's the wildest fan mail you've received so far?

Nicky: (Horrified) I got a box of tampons in the past one day!


Cripes. What are your plans for the next five years?

Bryan: (Hollers) I want to join the Spice Girls!
Kian: (Seriously) We want to keep enjoying doing what we're doing as much as possible.