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Boyzone documentary first look: Louis Walsh’s shocking reaction to Stephen Gately coming out is revealed as Ronan Keating breaks down in tears

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The new trailer for Boyzone's upcoming documentary No Matter What shows the band's former manager Louis Walsh's reaction to Stephen Gately's public exit.

The new trailer for Boyzone’s upcoming documentary No Matter What shows the band’s former manager Louis Walsh’s reaction to Stephen Gately’s public exit.

The three-part show, which will air on Sky Documentaries and NOW on February 2, offers fans a look at the “fame, fights and tragedy” of the Irish band, who formed in 1993 before splitting up seven years later.

Part of the show will focus on the period when late star Stephen, who died aged 33 in October 2009, came out publicly as gay, and the singer was forced to do so after a publication gave him an ultimatum.

And in the two-minute clip, Louis, 72, is seen smiling as he recalls the publicity gained by Stephen’s confession as he gleefully notes how the news made it to “the front page.”

While Keith Duffy recalled that it was “absolutely scandalous” how the newspaper had treated the late singer.

Meanwhile, Ronan, 47, is seen breaking down in tears as he recalls the heartbreaking moment the band found out about Stephen’s death – and it was later revealed that his passing was caused by pulmonary edema due to a heart condition not diagnosed.

The new trailer for Boyzone’s upcoming documentary No Matter What shows the band’s former manager Louis Walsh’s reaction to Stephen Gately’s public exit.

Part of the show will focus on the period when late star Stephen, who died aged 33 in October 2009, came out publicly as gay, and the singer was forced to do so after a publication gave him an ultimatum.

Part of the show will focus on the period when late star Stephen, who died aged 33 in October 2009, came out publicly as gay, and the singer was forced to do so after a publication gave him an ultimatum.

Meanwhile, Ronan, 47, is seen breaking down in tears as he recalls the heartbreaking moment the band found out about Stephen's death.

Meanwhile, Ronan, 47, is seen breaking down in tears as he recalls the heartbreaking moment the band found out about Stephen’s death.

In addition to Ronan and Louis, the rest of the band, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham, appear as they open up about being part of one of the biggest pop bands of the ’90s.

Recalling the early days of his career, Ronan commented: “We were a bunch of kids together. We weren’t perfect, we weren’t polished.

While Louis, who directed the boys’ race, commented: “I prefer ordinary people, because they work harder.” And at first they do whatever you want.’

This was one of several comments made by the Irish manager directed at the band throughout the clip, which comes amid a long-running feud with singer Ronan.

At one point in the trailer, Shane, 48, comments on working with Louis, claiming the former X Factor judge “promised us the sun, the moon and the stars.”

While Louis smugly suggested that he orchestrated the band’s enormous publicity, joking: “They believed in their own publicity.” They forgot I wrote it.’

Elsewhere in the clip, Ronan admits that at the time of filming, he hadn’t spoken to his bandmate Mikey in “four years.”

While Mikey told how desperate he was to get out of the spotlight and ‘get away from that toxic environment’.

The three-part show, which will air on Sky Documentaries and NOW on February 2, gives fans a look at the

The three-part show, which will air on Sky Documentaries and NOW on February 2, offers fans a look at the “fame, fights and tragedy” of the Irish band, who formed in 1993 before splitting up seven years later (LR Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Stephen Gately, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy)

And in Stephen's confession when he joyfully noted how the news reached

In the two-minute clip, Louis, 72, is seen smiling as he remembers the publicity gained by Stephen’s confession while gleefully watching how the news made it to “the front page.”

While Keith Duffy recalled that it was

While Keith Duffy recalled that it was “absolutely scandalous” how the newspaper had treated the late singer (pictured in 2009).

A synopsis of the documentary Boyzone: No Matter What reads: ‘They were one of the most successful and iconic boy bands of all time, but behind the scenes, conflict and rivalry, betrayal and tragedy led them to fall apart.

Now, thirty years later, the four remaining members (Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Michael ‘Mikey’ Graham, as well as their former manager, Louis Walsh) reveal the truth of what really happened, the extraordinary moments of their ” “The meteoric rise to fame and the enormous costs it took for each of them to be in a boy band.”

The documentary comes after Louis opened up about his true feelings towards Boyzone while in the Celebrity Big Brother house last year.

Speaking about the professional achievements he is most proud of, Louis said: “Honestly, I think I’m lucky to still be working.” I think I’m lucky to have originally had a chance with Boyzone, which was the start of my life.’

His words come days after Ronan, 47, slammed his former manager Louis, calling him a “jealous fool” in a foul-mouthed rant.

At one point in the trailer, Shane, 48, comments on working with Louis and claims that the former X Factor judge

At one point in the trailer, Shane, 48, comments on working with Louis, claiming the former X Factor judge “promised us the sun, the moon and the stars.”

While Louis smugly suggested that he orchestrated the band's huge publicity, joking:

While Louis smugly suggested that he orchestrated the band’s enormous publicity, joking: “They believed in their own publicity.” They forgot that I wrote it

Elsewhere in the clip, Ronan admits that at the time of filming, he had not spoken to his bandmate Mikey in

Elsewhere in the clip, Ronan admits that at the time of filming, he hadn’t spoken to his bandmate Mikey in “four years.”

While Mikey talked about how desperate he was to get out of the spotlight and 'get away from that toxic environment'.

While Mikey talked about how desperate he was to get out of the spotlight and ‘get away from that toxic environment’.

However, on the CBB episode, Louis admitted he was “lucky” to have a break working for the Irish band consisting of Keith Duffy, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Ronan.

The music director went on to say that Simon Cowell “changed his life” when he invited him to take part in several of his projects, including X Factor.

He continued: ‘Simon Cowell changed my life because I met him, I did a lot of things with him. I think I’m lucky to be working, that’s absolutely true, and still get away with it!

Last week, X Factor judge Louis described Ronan as a ‘b***h’ in front of millions of viewers on the ITV reality show.

Boyzone: No Matter What will air on Sunday 2 February on Sky Documentaries and the NOW streaming service.

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