Is Simon Cowell Going To Be Part of New Docuseries Boybands Forever? Here’s What We Know About It So Far

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As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for pop culture and a soft spot for 90s and early 2000s nostalgia, I am absolutely thrilled about Louis Theroux’s new documentary, Boybands Forever. Having grown up during that era myself, I can vividly remember the feverish excitement surrounding boy bands like East 17, Blue, Five, and Damage. The fact that this docuseries will delve deep into their rise and fall is a dream come true for me.

Documentary maker Louis Theroux is delving into the world of the music industry with his upcoming three-part series, airing on BBC Two towards the end of 2024. The show, titled “Boybands Forever,” will explore the boy band craze and pop culture phenomenon that dominated the late 1990s and early 2000s, giving us a closer look at iconic groups such as East 17, Blue, Five, and Damage.

In a fresh documentary series, debuted in February, Anthony Bourdain: Explores Love, focuses on Anthony Bourdain’s recent project titled Tell Them You Love Me. Notable figures such as music executive Simon Cowell from X Factor and band member Robbie Williams of Take That are expected to make appearances. Additionally, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Brian McFadden, a past member of the 1998 Irish boy band Westlife, is rumored to appear in the series as well.

Under the banner of Mindhouse Productions, Boy Bands Forever is set to shine a light on some of the most iconic pop sensations hailing from the United Kingdom and Ireland. Renowned filmmaker Louis Theroux, recognized for his 2015 work My Scientology Movie, along with his wife Nancy Strang, will assume the roles of producers and executive producers for this exciting project.

Besides Cowell’s role in RCA Records and Williams’ perspective on the pop group Take That, the documentary series will feature conversations with heads of music labels, managers of talent/bands, and other key figures in the music industry. Notable guests such as Nigel Martin-Smith from Take That, Louis Walsh of Westlife, Daniel Glatman of Blue, Chris Herbert of Five, and Steve Gilmour of 911 are expected to share their insights, along with industry experts, journalists, and presenters.

The three episodes will subtly delve into methods used, backstage chaos, and unedited truth about the journey of boy bands as they managed intense fame during their youthful years. Members from these bands will join to reminisce and offer perspectives, creating a vivid depiction of the rise and decline of boy bands across different periods.

“Louis Theroux described it as an intriguing tale that explores the reality of achieving one’s dreams versus the expectations, focusing on a group of young, successful yet fragile men and their managers. They experienced the best times in life but also faced breakdowns at some point.”

He described it as an epic story of stars, star-makers over the course of 30 years, who collectively formed the golden years of multiple boy bands, including the ups and downs of their otherwise glitzy careers. 

Boybands Forever will air on BBC Pop Music TV and BBC Two. 

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2024-08-30 09:12