In a heartfelt tribute to the late Stephen Gately, Nadine Coyle of Girls Aloud joined Boyzone on March 21, 2010, for a special ITV broadcast titled A Tribute to Stephen Gately. The event honored Gately, who passed away in October 2009 at the age of 33 due to a congenital heart defect.
During the tribute, Nadine performed “Love Me for a Reason” alongside Boyzone members Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch, and Keith Duffy. She took on Stephen’s original vocals, delivering a poignant rendition that resonated deeply with fans. Dressed in a flowing grey gown, Nadine expressed her honor in participating, stating, “I am very moved to be singing Stephen’s part with Boyzone… he is a great friend and he is dearly missed.”
The tribute also featured performances from other artists, including a joint rendition of “No Matter What” by Boyzone and Westlife, marking their first collaboration. Additionally, Mika performed “Gave It All Away,” a song he wrote that included vocals recorded by Stephen before his passing. The evening was filled with stories and memories, celebrating Stephen’s life and legacy.
For a glimpse of this touching performance, you can watch the video here:
“Nadine Teams Up with Boyzone for Heartfelt ‘Love Me For a Reason’ Tribute to Stephen Gately — A Performance That Touched Everyone”