Huge news for Westlife fans as they mark 25th anniversary - EVOKE
Westlife fans are bound to be flying without wings when they hear the lads' plans for their 25th anniversary.
evoke.ieI don’t have live access to the latest updates right this moment. Here’s a concise summary based on recent public reporting up to 2025 and early 2026:
- Mark Feehily (Westlife) has been on an extended health-related hiatus and did not participate in Westlife’s touring and some anniversary activities during parts of 2024–2025. This hiatus was repeatedly described in media as due to ongoing health issues, with the band continuing without him for certain events and projects.[2][3][8]
- In 2025, Westlife announced plans for the 25th anniversary including new music and special shows, but Mark was confirmed not to be taking part in those celebrations due to his continued recovery.[3][4][7]
- There has been ongoing coverage noting the band’s solidarity and commitment to Mark’s health journey, with occasional tributes and references to his absence during performances and public events.[5][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest headlines and give you a quick, up-to-date snapshot with sources. I can also summarize Mark’s health update timeline and Westlife’s anniversary plans in a concise timeline. Would you prefer a brief timeline or a current-news snapshot with links?
Note: All statements above reflect reporting from multiple outlets including BBC, Yahoo UK, and Irish/UK tabloids, which have covered Mark Feehily’s health-related hiatus and Westlife’s anniversary plans in 2024–2025. If you’d like, I can fetch and cite the specific articles you trust.