Brian McFadden Accuses Louis Walsh of Fat-Shaming

Brian McFadden has openly criticized his former manager Louis Walsh in the upcoming BBC documentary 'Boybands Forever', describing him as 'horrendous' and revealing his experiences of fat-shaming and emotional distress during his time with Westlife. McFadden recalled how Walsh would mock his appearance, saying, 'Louis would walk into a room and go, “Hey everyone,” and then he’d look at me and [say] “Brian… [blows out cheeks],”' implying he was overweight. Despite this treatment, Brian acknowledged Walsh's success in transforming the band into a major success, selling over 55 million records. He also highlighted how the band's personal lives were often sacrificed for their careers, stating, 'Our personal lives 100 percent came second to Westlife,' which included missing family funerals due to work commitments. Other band members echoed McFadden's sentiments, sharing their own experiences of living in fear of Walsh's criticisms. The documentary aims to shed light on the darker side of boyband fame in the 90s.