BOYZONE’S Ronan Keating and Take That’s Gary Barlow have teamed up for what fans hailed as a “brilliant” virtual duet.
Ronan shared a clip of him and his fellow boyband star – each in their own homes – singing Tracy Chapman’s Baby Can I Hold You on Instagram.
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The Boyzone singer, 43, said he was missing his mate Gary’s company and was sending everyone “a virtual hug” amid the coronavirus outbreak.
He wrote: “GB&RK #Thecroonersessions. A virtual Hug for ya all. Two mates missing each other’s company. Love this man and his talent. #RKTwentyTwenty.”
Fans and friends flocked to his comment section to show their support for the pair.
Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore wrote: “That’s so lovely!”
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Robbie Keane commented: “Brilliant love it lads.”
Natalie Pinkham said: “Best thing we have seen all week. Can we have one of these every day please?!”
It came after Ronan paid a touching tribute to mark the birthday of his late former bandmate Stephen Gately.
The singer sadly passed away in 2009 and yesterday he would have turned 44 years old.
His former bandmates decided to pay tribute to their friend as they took to their Instagram yesterday to share a number of throwback photos of the singer.
Keith Duffy shared a number of throwback pictures of himself and Stephen on Instagram yesterday.
He captioned the sweet post saying: “Happy Birthday Steo. Forever in my heart buddy.”
Ronan Keating also shared a snap of himself and Stephen back when they were in the band together. He said: “Happy Birthday Brother. 44. Miss ya Steo.”
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