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18/11/2011
Westlife Obsession Wrecked Fan's Marriage
The Irish pop 'boy band' Westlife has been blamed for the breakdown of a super-fan's marriage.
Jane Fogg said she had spent £30,000 on merchandise and tickets to see the singers perform over the past 10 years.
English pop follower said that her marriage failed because of her obsession with the band.
The 44-year-old pub cleaner from Forest Fields in Nottingham has nine tattoos dedicated to the band, including five portraits.
She said her relationship failed because she loved the band more than anyone, even her husband.
"I just love Westlife too much," she said.
"I love them more than I loved him. It is the biggest thing in my life."
She has seen Westlife perform live about 60 times and admitted her obsession had spiralled out of control.
"Once I'd been to my first concert I was gripped. The more I had, the more I wanted." she said.
But, having lost her husband, the fan is now set to lose her obsession as Westlife has recently announced they are to split after their current farewell tour.
(BMcC)
Jane Fogg said she had spent £30,000 on merchandise and tickets to see the singers perform over the past 10 years.
English pop follower said that her marriage failed because of her obsession with the band.
The 44-year-old pub cleaner from Forest Fields in Nottingham has nine tattoos dedicated to the band, including five portraits.
She said her relationship failed because she loved the band more than anyone, even her husband.
"I just love Westlife too much," she said.
"I love them more than I loved him. It is the biggest thing in my life."
She has seen Westlife perform live about 60 times and admitted her obsession had spiralled out of control.
"Once I'd been to my first concert I was gripped. The more I had, the more I wanted." she said.
But, having lost her husband, the fan is now set to lose her obsession as Westlife has recently announced they are to split after their current farewell tour.
(BMcC)
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