Originally Posted by memmh:
“Last week Boyzone did their first performance since Stephen Gately died. Perhaps Mel didn't want to upset everyone by mentioning it or perhaps she thought people would know but I'm guessing that was probably the reason for Mikey's tough week. Don't forget, Stephen also did DOI so most of the people involved in the show will have known him as well and the reminder must have been hard for them all.”
“Last week Boyzone did their first performance since Stephen Gately died. Perhaps Mel didn't want to upset everyone by mentioning it or perhaps she thought people would know but I'm guessing that was probably the reason for Mikey's tough week. Don't forget, Stephen also did DOI so most of the people involved in the show will have known him as well and the reminder must have been hard for them all.”
I didn't know that it was their first performance since he died, but I did know that another friend had died during that week. By the way, I wasn't criticising Mel for saying that he had a hard week (I feel extremley sorry for him, losing friends and colleagues at that age is very difficult - I know this from my own experiences). What I meant to say is that most of the public will concentrate on the VT, and I think Mikey's great strength during the first weeks was his jollyness. People might not necessarily realise how much other stuff is going on in his life, and therefore perceive him more negatively.
I think he is in a win or lose situation, if he mentions anything people will perceive him to be vying for the sympathy vote, if he doesn't people perceive him as moody or less fun.
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