{"id":523355,"date":"2026-06-07T16:35:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T16:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/523355\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T16:35:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T16:35:13","slug":"boyzone-fans-concerned-for-mikey-graham-after-farewell-gig-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/523355\/","title":{"rendered":"Boyzone fans concerned for Mikey Graham after farewell gig performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Boyzone reunited for the first time in nearly seven years at London&#8217;s Emirates Stadium, but fans were left worried after Mikey Graham performed only a limited seated set at the farewell gig<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_GettyImages-1177498613.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"(L-R) Shane Lynch, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating and Keith Duffy of Boyzone perform on stage during &quot;The Final Five tour&quot; at the London Palladium on October 21, 2019 in London, England.  (Photo by Joseph Okpako\/WireImage)\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">(L-R) Shane Lynch, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating and Keith Duffy of Boyzone perform on stage during &#8220;The Final Five tour&#8221; at the London Palladium on October 21, 2019 in London, England.  (Photo by Joseph Okpako\/WireImage)(Image: Joseph Okpako\/WireImage)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Boyzone reunited on stage for the first time in nearly seven years on Friday night (5 June) during their farewell concert at London&#8217;s Emirates Stadium, though Mikey Graham&#8217;s limited appearance has left fans deeply worried about his wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 53-year-old singer, who has kept a relatively low profile in recent times, took part in just four songs during the highly anticipated reunion show and remained seated for the majority of his time on stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His reduced involvement sparked considerable concern amongst devoted fans who had travelled from across the country to witness the iconic boyband&#8217;s emotional final performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The singer, who has largely stayed out of the public eye in recent years, appeared to perform while sitting down, prompting widespread speculation among concert-goers about his current state of health.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21:  (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham of Boyzone perform on stage during &quot;The Final Five tour&quot; at the London Palladium on October 21, 2019 in London, England.  (Photo by Joseph Okpako\/WireImage)\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_Boyzone-Performs-At-The-London-Palladium.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Boyzone are performing their farewell concerts this weekend\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Boyzone are performing their farewell concerts this weekend(Image: Joseph Okpako, WireImagevia Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Loyal Boyzone supporters were left both worried and confused during the farewell reunion concert, as no official explanation was provided regarding Graham&#8217;s reduced participation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">One attendee questioned on X: &#8220;Why did Mikey Graham not do the full show? He came out halfway through for 3 songs and just sat there? What&#8217;s the reason?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Despite the concerning circumstances surrounding Mikey&#8217;s limited involvement, many fans voiced their delight and unwavering support for his participation in the event, highlighting his vital role in the band&#8217;s remarkable story and lasting legacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fans descended on social media both before and after the gig to express their admiration for the Dublin star, with heartfelt messages flooding in from right across the globe, reports <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/news\/celebs\/boyzone-farewell-tour-leaves-fans-34078241\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Dublin Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">One fan posted: &#8220;MIKEY IS THERE!!!!! I CAN NOT STOP CRYING IM SO HAPPY.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another commented: &#8220;Great to see Mikey, he&#8217;s more loved than he knows.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Despite his fleeting appearance, the evening proved to be an extraordinarily emotional celebration of the band&#8217;s outstanding thirty-year career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The concert featured a host of iconic tracks, unleashing waves of nostalgia among devoted fans who have stood by the group since they first burst onto the scene in the 1990s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The moving performance also paid a touching tribute to their beloved late bandmate Stephen Gately, with the remaining members donning red outfits as a heartfelt nod to their friend who passed away in 2009.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_GettyImages-2280068543.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating and Shane Lynch of Boyzone perform during Two For The Road: Live At Emirates Stadium at Emirates Stadium on June 05, 2026 in London, England\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating and Shane Lynch of Boyzone perform during Two For The Road: Live At Emirates Stadium at Emirates Stadium on June 05, 2026 in London, England(Image: Lorne Thomson\/Redferns)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This deeply meaningful gesture resonated strongly with the crowd, who were visibly moved by the band&#8217;s steadfast dedication to honouring Stephen&#8217;s legacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Mikey has been strikingly open about the toll fame and his time in Boyzone took on his mental health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He&#8217;s discussed candidly his struggles with depression and debilitating anxiety, revealing that the pressures of the music industry drove him into a &#8220;very difficult&#8221; period where he wrestled with his wellbeing and became reliant on alcohol.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a Sky documentary, he disclosed his hesitation about rejoining the band, explaining he was cautious about falling back into the dark place he&#8217;d occupied for such a long time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A representative of Boyzone has been contacted for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a aria-label=\"Sign up here.Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=39e53cb8-b266-4e33-8d00-e9f7a38f420c&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Boyzone reunited for the first time in nearly seven years at London&#8217;s Emirates Stadium, but fans were left&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":523356,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[75],"tags":[33991,18,117,19,17],"class_list":["post-523355","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","tag-boyzone","tag-eire","tag-entertainment","tag-ie","tag-ireland"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/116709800614251040","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/523355","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=523355"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/523355\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/523356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=523355"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=523355"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=523355"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}