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RARE PHOTOS: Westlife address mark feehily absence as they perform as trio in newcastle | Rare Historical Photos

Westlife thanked their fans being like the fourth member of the band on Saturday night as they performed as a trio for the second night in succession in Newcastle.

The band arrives on Tyneside as a four on Friday night but, after being rather late on stage at the Utilita Arena, Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne and Kian Egan weren't joined by Mark, with him putting out a statement on Instagram right before the show was due to start.

The singer wrote: ""I'm so sorry to tell you I won't be able to join the boys on stage tonight in Newcastle.

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