Who is Nicky Byrne? Soccer Aid 2019 ace and Westlife singer
IRISH heartthrob Nicky Byrne continues to wow his fans all over the world.
Here's what we know about this all-singing, all-dancing singing sensation.
Who is Nicky Byrne?
Nicholas Bernard James Adam McGarry Byrne Jr, was born on October 9, 1978.
The 40-year-old is best known for being part of Westlife, one of the most successful boybands of all time.
Alongside singing, Nicky has a host of other talents in his arsenal.
Other Soccer Aid players better watch out - as a young lad he played professional football, representing Republic of Ireland at U15, U16 and U18 levels.
He also played in goal for Leeds United, staying for two years until his contract expired in June 1997.
He played for the World XI team managed by Harry Redknapp and Piers Morgan in 2019.
Byrne has worked as a TV presenter, narrated stage shows and even appeared in Strictly Come Dancing.
He also represented Ireland in Eurovision 2016, though the entry only reached the semi-finals.
When did he join Westlife?
Byrne joined Westlife in 1998 after Louis Walsh approached him for his new venture.
He and Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan and Brian McFadden went out to pack out stadiums across the world over their 14-year career.
Westlife has sold 20.2 million records and videos in the UK – 6.8 million singles, 11.9 million albums and 1.5 million videos.
The band split in 2012 but reunited in 2019 without Brian, when they went on tour.
Westlife had seven consecutive number one singles until What Makes A Man only reached No2 in December 2000.
They have hit the top spot seven more times.
The band have also had seven No1 albums in the UK - it must be a lucky number for them!
Flying Without Wins and You Raise Me Up are among there best known singles.
Who is he married to?
Nicky is married to Georgina Byrne, the daughter of former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern.
They have three children, twin sons called Rocco Bertie and Jay Nicky, and a daughter called Gia.
co-hosts Dancing With The Stars Ireland.
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