Ex-Westlife star reveals fears of flying solo

Former Westlife star Shane Filan has revealed his fear of following dozens of boy band members into solo artist obscurity after two years of bankruptcy hell.

The singer spoke to the media yesterday before his solo TV debut at last night’s Rose of Tralee.

Followed by a documentary crew filming his bid for fresh stardom for a show he hopes will be aired later this year, the Sligo native said he was “nervous and anxious” about the step into the unknown. However, he said losing millions of euro during Ireland’s property collapse — including the keys to his family’s home — has taught him to focus on the positives of life.