‘Love this', cry fans as ex-Westlife star Brian McFadden has ‘crazy' reunion with pal from first band after 27yrs apart
The Irish singer joined
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Brian Mcfadden in a throwback snap from his first-ever band, Cartel
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Brian reunited with his former bandmate from the group
The Dubliner told fans about his musical past as he shared a snap with his ex-bandmate on
The 45-year-old ran into his old pal while he was on tour in
The excited
star
gushed in his caption: "Bumped into my old pal Tim here in Calgary.
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"We were in a band together in our teens called Cartel. 27 years since we've seen each other. Crazy."
The
Brian looked completely baby-faced and had his
hair
styled in curtain bangs.
While Tim donned an oversized
hockey
jersey
and opted for a sleek slicked back hairstyle.
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The Irish star then added a snap of himself and Tim after they had reunited in
Canada
.
The two men looked happy as ever as they put their arms around each other and beamed.
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Tim now sported a full beard and had his hair in a quiff, while Brian donned a baseball cap and greyish stubble.
Fans all ran to the comment section to react to the incredible reunion.
'REAL FRIENDSHIP'
Jade wrote: "This is class!!"
Gerard said: "Looking well lads, it's a small world!!"
Jessica remarked: "27 years apart, and still the same vibe. That's real friendship."
While Simone swooned: "What a beautiful reunion!!"
And Barry added: "Cartel daysss, I love this!!"
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