Brian wasn't content to be just 1/5 of a band, he wanted all the attention. And he demanded more, bigger singing parts, at the expense of Shane and especially Mark (can you imagine?). Brian left the band and just weeks later he dropped a solo album that he had secretly recorded behind their backs. He kept trash-talking the other boys to get attention and promo... only when his solo career tanked while Westlife kept soaring, he suddenly wanted back in. They're better off without Brian.

Kian cried hard. Sweet guy.

I love Brian but I felt a bit angry when he left the band to pursue his solo career. For sure he regretted leaving the band. I mean Westlife is still relevant and still selling out albums and stadiums even after 23 years.

It's your lost Brian. You leave them in the. Middle. Of. The tour.. And then now you want a reunion... No way. Don't come back.

without westlife i think Brian McFadden doesn't have any identity, he made a big mistake in his life

Don't cry Kian...I love u so much

Im not only a fan. bryan mcfadden is my inspiration, yes he's funny, but many people didnt know how deep he is. he has so many struggles in life . He is unconditional minded. you can say that on how he wrote his songs. He always wants something. in his 20's , he's still immature and don't know what he really wants , making decisions so fast , and do whatever he feels to do. Now he'd grown up, He had a lot of regrets especially leaving the band. But from all of that, he's still fighting this cruel world who'd always criticized him. He performed for living ofcourse. but not only for living , to bring back his lost dignity. he's so down to earth person and brave at the same time, he sang a westlife song for entertainment and money for sure but also he sang it to show how he regret leaving a band. (that's why he always offended everytime people talks about how he left the band) but on the other hand, he's so thankful for his remaining fans, and in his children. And now, also in his Girlfriend. i don't think he wants to be famous again , he just wants a happy life , no critism, forgiveness and perform as a westlife member again like how he used to be before.

It's 2015, and I'm crying watching this! Damn!! The part when Kian read the statement really breaks my heart!

Ooh I was crying too. Poor Kian.. But hey Westlife is still alive! With or without Brian!

Its my first time i watched this videos in 2020😅

I truly believed Brian left to fix his family. Maybe he and his ex wife already have issues and he wanted to fix it by being around more. Unfortunately, it didnt work that's why they eventually broke up. Then he tried to went back on his feet by going solo but that didnt work out as well. I truly felt sorry for the hate. About him not supporting his daughter only him will be able to answer that.

Kian cries because kian and brian are really good friends. I noticed it when they have a concerts. They have a good bonding.

brian would have been welcome back in the band if he had not made a solo album behind their backs and was true to his word that he will focus on hid family

2021 and still grieving for brian leaving westlife 😭 I love this band since then...

Mark and Shane are the distinct sound of Westlife though

They'll always be the best, no matter what. Not only incredibly talented, but also respectful, nice, an example for all the fans. I miss them so much and I still listen to all their music, they've been and will always be the soundtrack of my life. Forever in my heart.

Oh, My God.... when Kian said the words "we've shared laughters, weddings etc... bust most of all we've shared our dreams" I was totally hitted! I almost cry and I think I can't sleep with that words keep on echoing on my head.....

i hated bryan for leaving the band, but i loved westlife even more without him.

The day bryan didn't realized how horrible the decision he made that brought him to failure and fall on this days

I feel like crying! Kian, don't cry! Kian's the saddest isn't he?

In all truth, he was never missed. They carried on very successfully without him. I think he regretted it Never really made it on his own

Sad moment. But now westlife back again and seem to be happy. By the way, Its interesting to hear they talk in their accent.

its ok brian leave but don't let shane and mark leave otherwise weslife will totally destroy..

The band lasted longer than the family he left them for lol

Who is here after watching their comeback video? It'd have been better if Brian joined their comeback. ☹️

Bryan made a big big mistakes for leaving westlife..look where westlife now..they are soaring high..getting bigger and bigger and more succesful..so im happy and grateful where they are now with out bryan..

im crying watching this,whos with me september 2018??

I miss Bryan sooo much! I'm glad he's still writing music, and I'm glad Westlife is going strong, but I miss the five of them together! I always love em both thoough!

Kian is the most sensitive and pure guy in the band. Why did they chose him to read the statement poor thing... I'm sorry for him in 2019 lol

the best band id ever seen in my life....why people mad at brian? i dont understand its because he is selfish?oh guys be broad minded..dont say that on brian because he also hAd a great part in Westlife..whatever is the reason why brian leaves westlife lets just be fair and respect..thumbs up for them..i only wish that westlife be back singing with brian.. God bless them!

You dont leave your family if you really think of them as your family. Its not an excuse. Then you go off and have your own solo career and now you wanna go back and rejoin them because it didnt went successful.. Nah ah thats not gonna happen. Its like death in a family and cannot be resurrected. Its really painful to watch and to hear even if its years ago.

Brian we miss you so much

You can tell Bryan regrets leaving! Not invited them to his wedding yet he says their my family.

😭 The most beautiful time in the 90's 😭 *Westlife* 1999 and Now 2018 😘

poor Kian pls don't cry love u Westlife

and now he's doing tours singing Westlife songs without the Westlife

I always cry when I watch this Westlife is always the best band ever

Pisses me off that he left to be with Kerry (and his daughter) only to leave her for another woman a couple years later

LOOK AT BRIAN HE IS REGRETTING LEAVING WESTLIFE HE WAS TOURING NOW WITH KEITH OF BOYZONE AS BOYZLIFE BECAUSE HE REGRET LEAVING THE BAND I CAN SEE IN HIS EYES HE WANTS TO BE BACK AT WESTLIFE TRY TO SEARCH BOYZLIFE 2017 INTERVIEW YOU WILL SEE

Mark is an angel

I am sure brian regrets now...

Aww Kian! He feels so intensely. Gosh I love these guys

Bryan looks so sad when we look at him we all in the world like him

In my 23years really wonder why 4 are still together. i just now understand & know that this is the reason why :'( 💔😓

It’s year 2020 now but still can’t move on why Brian left the group,it’s so heartbreaking to hear this news..Still crying when watching this video 😢💔

I cried because Kian cried!

Omg I'm an 18 year old all the way from South Africa nd I'm also I was also in a boyband called Revolution nd I left them... Nd this takes me back nd getting tears in my eyes Iloveyou Bryan... I really wish you could come back to Westlife😭😭 I love Shane Filan so much

and I'm still crying while watching this.but its 2018 and you have successful boyzlife,and your voice still the same,im amaze while you perform westlife songs.🤩😘😍

Yeah he was the cutest, I miss him so much!

All Brian said was lie, he left and hen he divorced Kerry. All I now is that he tried to set solo career for himself and the result is not as bright as he expected. At WL 10th years anniversary Brian wanted to take part in this event but all the rest of WL rejected him. Thats what he had to bear!

damn.. he's reason was his family and then after couple of months Kerry and Bryan got divorced! grr.. it's such a shame. I think somewhere down Bryan's heart there's a big regret.. come on, theyve been together since 1998.. and now that.. oh well. i miss him though.. but the remaining lads did a fantastic work as foursome band.. i love Shane! :)

2019 liat ini lagi dan masih nangis😭 Ooh Kian....❤️❤️❤️❤️

OMG. IT'S 2018 and I'm still grieving!

This only showed how much they loved Brian

It's being a long long ago.... but I'm still crying by watching this video 😭😭😭😭why ? Brian why? Everyone has their own family but they still don't gv up. I miss you Brian.

what a liar, I can't believe he didn't have the courage to tell everybody he wanted to go solo, I'm sure the boys would have supported him and us? the fans? We would've understand and support!

as we can see, kian do appreciate his friends.. he clearly loves brian

This was the reason why my childhood was not so happy. 😭😭😭 I really wanna see them altogether but it can't be and I don't understand why.

Westlife are so better without him ,they have proved that they don't need him .Westlife have gone from strength to strength I mean they have played croke Park, and now Wembley stadium.

Oh my gosh I'd not seen this and even though it was 5 years ago it still made me cry, especially when Kian couldn't get his words out. Love you guys see you on the 23rd may xxxx

7:43 hits me huhuhu Watching this while on quarantine 😢05/14/2020

I think everyone should from time to time consider leaving the band if the band is doing very well. Bryan's voice is superb and I miss him. It is OK for everyone to be independent as he/she grows. I just send cheers to every bird leaving its safe and warm nest.

Awee Kian is so sweet :(

Awkward moment of Westlife . I can feel the uneasiness from everyone of them. The Zayn Malik of the band. Kian is the sweetest. I like Kian since their world tour concert. Some other members know the truth so they’re just quiet

whats a loss and a huge mistake he made to leave the band...he thought he was bigger than westlife...he jus wanted to embark on a solo career because he thought he is too good a singer but everything flopped..im glad the rest of the guys made it and they did very well without him..we wont take him back ..lol...i think westlife would have crushed if mark had left not brian..mark has this magical and great voice...so tough luck brian.............

Damn...I cried again during watching it..I always knew that Bryan will be the 1st one who will leave the band because already 2001 there were some rumours about it. BUT I am glad that my dear Nicky was right..they are still active and successful! That makes me happy ^^

i cry everytime i see it.. it's so sad.. :( miss brian so much!!!

Don't ever return, Brian

omg i almost cried ,, but u know its gd 4 him, and i like these kind of men ,, i mean they put family first, wish u all the best brian ^_^

Westlife is My Favorite Band

Crying while watching this video,very very sad and grieving until this year.Its been 15 years ago but still not moved on on what Brian decided 😢☹️😔

I only had the courage to watch this today. :( and it seriously made me cry.

I've put of watching this for eleven years, but I've now watched it and do wish I watched it sooner. The day Brian left Westlife my parents called me stupid, they didn't understand, Brian at this time was my favourite and then switched over to Shane and Mark.

so sad...i love bryan

i still haven't forgive Bryan Mcfadden for leaving westlife

And all he said on this conference was a lie. He talked about family then left his fam and moved to Australia and released an album the next year.

and on august 18th 2019, i watched their concert in my city for their 20th reunion

SAD Day ! Brian Leaving Westlife 😭 They Had 6 Amazing Years Together ! Westlife Will Definitely Be Different w/o Brian. It BROKE My Heart When Kian Reads The Letter To Brian 😭💔. But They'll All 5 Always Be Westlife 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Iiyak tlga c kian kc naging bestfriend cla ni brian ng 6years.... whos watching 2019 ..

Se ve en las caras de ellos que no están muy contentos con la noticia...y el gesto de dedicarle unas palabras a el demuestra el aprecio que le tenían.

m in so love wd with Westlife that after watching this vdo.. me too unable to control my tears

After 2 months brian divorce his wife & left his kids, sign 4 records solo deal, move to Australia & have relationship with delta godrem so Brian lie but look at him now he is nobody

If there were any fight with him and Kerry, he should've fight for their relationship, have serious talks and tried their very best to solve it....I don't know. I'm sorry Brian and for Brian fans..I think I feel nothing for Brian now. and also, I don't think this is all about Kerry planning this that it would be unfair and so forth..It's Brian decision....

Westlife will never be the same without Bryan. This is one of my heartbreak in 2004.

me too i only had a courage to watch it today. So sad :'( because westlife is my 1st boysband that i knew. and i love westlife from 2000 when i am a student in high school. i want to get old with them(their songs )

Brian.. Now you realized that's this was the biggest mistake you did

I guess someday Brian will duet with westlife like a guest stars

10 years on and I still cry

i'm crying!!!! brian has the best voice ever!!

He gave all that up and yet he still never became a real presence in his daughters lives..Then he had the nerve to ask if they would forgive him and allow him to rejoin the group..I cannot blame them for saying NO! he left them in a situation that could have destroyed the band but thank God their talent made it even better without Brian..

Oh God..iam just watching this..n this is make me cry so bad..I miss them a lots..love u guys..-3

Westlife doing well 👏

I’m honestly so happy Brian left like westlife are sooooo much better without him :)

Bryan.. it's really very sad💔.. just don't know what to say.. but wish someday U R back.. nothin more to say.. ❤💘💜🌹🌷💐🙏🏻

I still cry whenever I watch this video :(

Brian remains the best. although he no longer be a member of westlife. I still admired him very much. admire all members of westlife anyway.

Watching this right now still breaks my heart 😭

Bryan did a huge mistake in his life ☺️😏

i cry so much..love brian

yo recuerdo un comentario a los medios, creo fue a Japón en 1999 o 2000, que le preguntaron si él haria una carrera en solitario, el respondio que SI. Asi que no hay que criticarlo mucho. Pero considero , al igual que muchos, que dejar WESTLIFE fue un terrible error del cual de seguro él se arrepiente. Cuando supe la noticia, uyyy en 2004 ,fue algo que me dejo confundido porque Kian dijo, al empezar su carrera ,que no querian ser un típica boyband, que ellos eran diferentes. Y por supuesto musicalmente eran diferentes a los otras boybands. Considere que esto era una herida mortal al grupo. Pero como ellos no son del montón resurgieron como el ave fenix y ahora nos traen HELLO MY LOVE y BETTER MAN con lo cual muestran que son lo mejor del pop en los ultimos 20 años.!