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Louis Walsh criticizes Ronan Keating's music career
Music manager Louis Walsh has reignited a long-standing feud with former Boyzone singer Ronan Keating, claiming the artist's pop career is over. During an appearance on the Irish documentary series ‘The Big Interview’ with Colette Fitzpatrick, Walsh asserted that Keating will ‘never have another hit’ and dismissed him as a ‘karaoke artist.’
Walsh, who managed Boyzone and Keating’s subsequent solo career before their professional split in 2009, claimed that Keating began ‘believing his own publicity’ during their working relationship. Walsh also took credit for Boyzone's success, stating he picked the songs and describing the group as ‘puppets for Westlife.’
Keating did not address the comments directly but responded via social media by posting a birthday message to his wife, Storm. He also indicated he is currently working on new music, stating, ‘Studio life lately. . . can’t wait for you to hear what we’ve been working on.’
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Boyzone · Colette Fitzpatrick · Louis Walsh · Ronan Keating · The Big Interview
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Walsh described Keating as a ‘karaoke artist’. evoke.ie · www.standard.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Walsh claimed he did all the work on Boyzone. www.standard.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Walsh stated that Keating will never have another hit single. evoke.ie · extra.ie · www.standard.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Keating is currently in the studio recording new music. evoke.ie
- [● 2 SOURCES] Louis Walsh claimed Ronan Keating's pop career is over. evoke.ie · www.standard.co.uk