SHANE LYNCH Due While He Was on a Promotional Tour of Australia with Boyzone This November
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HELLO1052p088-093.qxd 13/12/0817:23Página88 Christmas Billie-Rae’s first forward tocelebrating They arenowlooking – ago –afortnightearly who arrivedsixweeks adorable babygirl, show offtheir Shane andSheena weighing 6lb14oz. BEAUTIFUL NEWDAUGHTERBILLIE-RAE AND WIFESHEENA SHANE LYNCH SHANE LYNCH INVITE USHOMETOMEETTHEIR BOYZONE STAR EXCLUSIVE SHANE’S T-SHIRT: TED BAKER. WAISTCOAT AND JEANS: ST GEORGE BY DUFFER AT DEBENHAMS. SHEENA’S DRESS: JL BY JOHN LEWIS. TIGHTS: CHARNOS. RING: BULATTI they’re very capablefathers, how I’mgettingon.IfIever and they’llalwaysbethere’ S says. charts. “We’reabsolutelylovingit,”he their greatesthitsalbum reforming, theyhavebeenpromoting renaissance withBoyzone–since first-time fatherhood,heisenjoyinga the Irishman.Aswellasexperiencing he’s gottogo.” this job,andifhe’sgottogoaway, Sheena says.“ImarriedShanewith new child,butthat’sShane’sjob,” there, youwantthattimewithyour “Obviously youwantyourhusband home whilethesingerwasaway. came tostayatthecouple’sSurrey stormer.” obviously, sheplayedanabsolute But I’mmorethankfultoSheena I few dayswithBillie-Rae,Ifeltlike,‘Do once Igotaway,becauseI’donlyhada was horribleleaving,”headmits.“But to goontheplannedAustraliatrip.“It she wasjustfivedaysoldwhenhehad y birth, youcan’tdoaflippingthingand had toldmethatwhenyou’reata and Ro[bandmateRonanKeating] and Iliketomakeeverythingcorrect August 2007.“I’maveryhands-onguy married singerSheenaWhitein t birth. “Ihadsomanymixedemo- h Shane admitsthathehadsecretly October. her appearancetwoweeksearlyon25 Billie-Rae hadotherideas–andmade November. Buthisadorabledaughter tour ofAustraliawithBoyzonethis due whilehewasonapromotional next year. Boyzone headoffontheirworldtour plan tobringuptheirlittlegirlwhen baby daughter,andrevealhowthey schedule issocrazy.” with her.It’sjustashamehis ask formore.He’sreally,really good nappy… oh,he’sbrilliant.Icouldn’t before shegoestobed,change her her. He’llgiveherlast feed up tilltwointhemorning with me togobedattenandhe’ll be “Amazing, veryhands-on.He’lltell like asadad? Rae. Sheena,whathasShanebeen Congratulations onthebirthofBillie- HELLO arms duringthe who sleepssoundlyinhermother’s powerful isjustmind-blowing.” then doit.Toseeyourwifebeso I there. “WatchingSheena…it’sfunny, to seeyourwifeinpain.” You Anyway No Matter a could besoexcellent.Ithinkifyou,as he reflects.“Ineverthoughtbirth like, ‘OhmyGod,you’reamazing,’” more, butseeingherdothatIwas ‘The Boyzoneladsaskme ions,” explainsShane,32,who ou justfeeluseless.Andit’snotnice oped thathewouldbeawayforthe have akid?’–itwasalmostunreal. never thoughtIcouldloveher father, canwitnesssuchathing, do needadvice,Iknow Here, ShaneandSheena,29,tell It’s certainlybeenabusyyearfor Shane’s mumandSheena’ssister Today, withcharminghonesty, Shane clearlydotesonhisdaughter, H t hane Lynchhadexpectedtomiss e he birthofhisfirstchild,whowas is nowverythankfulthathewas ! all aboutthearrivaloftheir What reached No.5intheUK and theirsingle HELLO ! interview, but Back Again… Love HELLO1052p088-093.qxd 13/12/0817:23Página90 he admits.“My familyareveryoutgoingand meandmysisters,wejet-ski, wewater-ski,ride motorbikes…” sports-loving star oncesaidthathehopes his girlwillgrowuptobeatomboy. “I’dlovehertobean outdoorsykid,” The Irishmanenjoysaquiet moment withhisdaughter–hehashadmanyworkcommitments sinceherbirth.The ‘Shane hasbeenamazing,very hands-on.He’llgiveher her last feed, change her nappy… He’s really, really really, her lastfeed,changenappy…He’s good with her; I couldn’t askformore’ good withher;Icouldn’t (ABOVE RIGHT) SHANE’S JUMPER: BOXFRESH. JEANS: ST GEORGE BY DUFFER AT DEBENHAMS. SHEENA’S TOP: LIMITED COLLECTION AT MARKS & SPENCER. JEANS: SERFONTAINE. JEWELLERY: CLARA FRANCIS coming homethatnight.” thing wasokay,butIthought the hospitaljusttocheckthatevery- cramps forthreedays,andIwentto hair appointmenttomorrow!’” Shane, wereyou emotional? Sheena: How wasthebirth? Sheena: staying in.You’reinlabour.’” Shane: Sheena: Billie-Rae wasborntwoweeksearly… Sheena: I Sheena cansleep,doherthing,and Not onlythat,it’salsobeenso and she’ssleeping,I’mnothappy! much thatwhenI’mherewithher “Absolutely! I’vebeenawayforso time withher. Billie-Rae awakesoyoucanspend Shane, you’veadmittedtokeeping smile, everything.” missed somuch,thefirstgiggle, within thespaceofamonthyou’ve These monthsgobysoquickly,and tries tomakeupforbeingaway. 20 minutes.” once Istartedpushingshewas out in the mostamazingtimeaswell. But actually themostpainfultimebut yet experienced anythinglikeit. It’s you’re actuallythere…you’ve never tell youit’sgonnahurt,but when can justenjoythebaby.” “But theywent,‘No,you’re “Unbelievable! Allthebooks “I waslike,‘What?I’vegota “I thinkwhenhe’shere,he “I’d beenhavingstomach (LEFT) SHANE’S SHIRT: CRAFTED. T-SHIRT: CHATEAU ROUX. JEANS: ALL SAINTS. SHOES: HUDSON AT SCHUH advice needed.If Ieverdoneed getting onbutthere’snoreal baby’s here,theladsaskmehow I’m stress, andsheneverwentcrazy. got itintheear,Ineverhad the used totellherthat,becauseInever mad.’ ButSheenawasamazing, and I ‘She’s hormonal,she’sgoingtogo Sheena’s pregnancy,alltheladssaid, “It wasmoretheearlydaysof advice? are fathers,havetheyofferedany Most ofyourBoyzonebandmates Shane: Poppy inmybelly.” set onPoppy–wewerecallingher Sheena: Rae? Who cameupwiththenameBillie- just cry.” minutes I’dhaveaflashbackand and holdingher.Everycoupleof having flashbacksofmydaughter, and eatingHulaHoops,Ikept racing ontelly,drinkingsomebeer came homeIwaswatchingsome I “Oh yeah.Youknow,itwasbeautiful, thing.” love thewholehonkytonkAmerica thought itsoundedAmerican,andI and it’sunusualbutnotweird.I is aninterestingchoiceforagirl, name wasreallycommon.Billie-Rae couldn’t helpbutcry.ThenwhenI “Other thanthat,nowthatthe “But thenwerealisedthatthe “Shane did.Ihadmyheart the work.“Whatdoyouneedtolive?”shereasons.“Youelectricity,hotwater…that’sallhere.It’slovely” upheaval –theymovedinfiveyearsago,butarenowrenovatingit.NewmotherSheenaissurprisinglycalmabout The coupleintheirspaciousoakkitchen.Theirfour-bedroom,four-bathroomhouseSurreyiscurrently in 91 HELLO1052p088-093.qxd 13/12/0817:23Página92 beautiful things –exquisiteclothes,”says herdotingmother.“She’s aspoiledlittlebaby,” agrees Shane Sheena. “She’s onlysixweeksold.”However, theyhavebeeninundated withgifts.“We’vereceived themost Shane’s Boyzonebandmates areyettosayhellothenewarrival:“Onlyourfamilies havemether,”explains “Oh myGod,you’reamazing”’ ‘I neverthoughtbirth couldbe so excellent.Ineverthought seeing herdothatIwaslike, could loveSheenamore,but (ABOVE RIGHT) SHANE’S SHIRT: ST GEORGE BY DUFFER AT DEBENHAMS. JEANS: ALL SAINTS. SHEENA’S TOP: SELECTED FEMME, HOUSE OF FRASER. JEANS: DIESEL AT HOUSE OF FRASER. NECKLACE: BUTTERFLY Shane: we’re inagreatposition.” there whocan’tdothatandIknow thousands andmillionsofwomenout it wasbrilliant.Iknowthereare “I grewupwithmymumathomeand home mum… Sheena, youaregoingtobeastay-at- Shane: part inBillie-Rae’supbringing? You’re bothChristians,willthisplaya he didit.” not stoppingthem.Idon’tknowhow father notbeinghappyaboutitbut going tonightclubsandstuff–my sisters, andI’veseenthemgrowingup, be allaxesandshotguns!I’vegotfive yes. IthinkI’mgoingtobeawful.I’ll “In theboyfriendsense,100percent protective becauseyou’vegotagirl? Shane, doyouthinkyou’llbemore fathers, andthey’llalwaysbethere.” advice, Iknowthey’reverycapable is thereandthat’s importanttome.” back atwhatevertimeofnight, my wife can dothat.WhenIgoaway,and Iget be amummy.’We’reblessed that we have kids,Iwantyoutostayhome and married Isaid,‘Look,ifwe’regoing to her, butshewasinwork.Once wegot all Iwantedtodowasspendtime with and I’dcomebackfrombeingaway years togetherwhereSheenaworked anyhow. Mainlybecausewespentafew fine. It’sherdecision.” ing it,thengreat.Ifshedoesn’tthat’s ends upcomingtochurchandenjoy- blessing onherlife.IfourBillie-Rae definitely getherbaptisedandhavea a born andraisedaCatholicit’sput have arelationshipwithGod.Iwas lot ofthingsinperspective.We’ll “I’d preferhertobeathome “We bothattendchurchand BILLIE-RAE’S CLOTHES: BABY K BY MYLEENE KLASS, EXCLUSIVELY FROM MOTHERCARE. CUSHIONS AND THROWS: TK MAXX. NURSERY: CLAYDON FURNITURE AND THE ROSIE POSY NURSERY COLLECTION FROM LOLLIPOP LANE (LOLLIPOPLANE.CO.UK) nine-to-five job,soitdoesn’tmatterifshe’supallnightlong,” Shaneexplains the popstarseesmanybenefitswithhiswork.“It’sablessing Idon’thavea Even thoughhehasbeenawaywithBoyzoneformuchofhis baby’sfirstweeks, a distractions.” with workbymyself,Idon’tlike bored inherroom.AndIliketodeal Sheena willbeup,withthebaby, day youneedtostayinbedtillnoon. or threemonths.Obviouslythenext morning. Soyou’reuptill4amfortwo know itit’sthreeorfourinthe drink, settledown,andbeforeyou body’s awake.Soyouhavealittle and youradrenaline’sbuzzing, second-time round? Are youenjoyingbeingwithBoyzone Shane: the road.” much foralittleonetostartgoingon Billie-Rae aswell.ButIthinkit’stoo he’s Englandandhe’llwanttosee “Obviously I’llgoandseehimwhen Boyzone worldtournextyear? Sheena, willyoujoinShaneonthe concert, youcomeoffstage11pm “It’s notafamilylifestyle.Youdo and it’sanhonourtobeback.” We absolutelylovewhatwedo boy band,we’renottryingtobeOasis. over tothenextmarket,butwe’rea be acredibleband,wewantedtocross ourselves tooseriously.Wewantedto craic realised, ‘Enjoyourselves,doitforthe being older.Weasadultshave And there’salottobesaidforjust to astudio,let’smakenewalbum.’ were like‘Itworks,we’reback,let’sgo had suchagoodflippingtime.We “When wewereoutinAustralia, HOME STYLING:JANISMORRISONATPROP-IT JOY GOODMAN,USINGPAULLABRECQUE ’. Ithinkyearsagowedidtake HAIR &MAKE-UP:ALICETHEOBALDAT CLOTHES STYLING:BOOATTWOOD PHOTOS: NICKYJOHNSTON INTERVIEW: DAWNEMERY AND ESTEELAUDER AT JOYGOODMAN H 93.