The This Morning interview provided context for the remembering of Stephen, with discussions framed around the show’s timing and platform.

Duffy stresses that tribute moments to Gately must be carefully planned and that the group cannot proceed without acknowledging him at each performance.

Duffy also notes that honoring Gately is central to every show, reinforcing that he remains an integral part of Boyzone on stage.

The band—Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch—will remember and celebrate late member Stephen Gately, who died in 2009 at age 33.

Keating describes rehearsals as increasingly impressive, with a nostalgic, emotional pull from revisiting songs dating back 25 to 27 years.

Reunion plans include emotional and logistical challenges, with rehearsals set to begin soon for two farewell shows and a focus on reminiscence and discussions about Stephen.

Band members acknowledge the emotional aspects of the farewell, including paying tribute to Stephen Gately, with initial nerves giving way as rehearsals start.

Boyzone’s history includes seven studio albums, more than 25 million records sold, formation in 1993, a 1999 split, a 2007 reunion, and a late-2018 tour for their 25th anniversary, with Gately’s passing in 2009.

Some Irish fans were disappointed that the farewell tour wouldn’t end in Ireland, though Duffy explained the schedule and venue offers determined the finish.

A Sky documentary titled One for the Road will give behind-the-scenes access to Boyzone’s final reunion, following the earlier Sky Original Boyzone: No Matter What, and will be described as funny, raw, and revealing by executive producer Dov Freedman.

The series will delve into decades of personal history, address unresolved tensions from the 2019 farewell tour, and explore the pressure of devoted fans as the group approaches its last chapter.

Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy say Stephen Gately remains felt and alive in spirit when the group reconvenes, with indications he appears backstage and on stage in spirit.