Ronan Keating still hasn't forgiven ex-manager

**MaryJane** · February 15th, 2006, 05:11 AM

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Irish pop heart-throb RONAN KEATING still hasn't forgiven his ex-manager LOUIS WALSH for publicly questioning his musical talent, despite the chart svengali's claims they are friends.

Keating was managed as a solo artist and in his former boyband BOYZONE by Walsh, until he fired him in 2003.

Walsh recently claimed the two had resumed their friendship and sparked speculation Boyzone would reunite.

However, Keating says, "I have no respect for him, he tried to absolutely ruin my career. He was jealous. I had to sack him because he wouldn't manage me. He hurt me all right.

"He's trying to make up with me because he wants Boyzone to get back together. He says in the papers, 'Oh Ronan and I shook hands,' but it's bulls**t. He is very controlling and wants to have everything."

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Elisa · February 15th, 2006, 08:54 AM

I like Ronan Keating. It's always amazed me that he's been the most successful artist 'on the other side' for years, yet he's barely made a dent in North America. He's just a good, clean living guy with great talent.