Shane Lynch

Shane Lynch's Beard Steals The Show At Children In Need

Boyzone's star's bushy face furniture sets social media alight...

Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 09:06

With performances from One Direction, Cheryl and the reformed S Club 7, Children In Need provided plenty for pop fans to get their teeth into last night.

But it was Shane Lynch from Boyzone who seemed to cause the biggest reaction on social media - thanks to the remarkable beard he's been cultivating.

The 38-year-old looked like he'd come straight out of 19th century Russia (or maybe 21st century Hackney) with his enormous chin rug - which he teamed with a waxed moustache and mohawk.

Play your beards rite.. Coming on now...

A video posted by Shane Lynch (@shanelynchlife) on Nov 11, 2014 at 4:34pm PST

And the man band star seemed aware of the fuss his beard was likely to cause, posting a cheeky Instagram video clip from just before the lads went on stage - in which he joked that they were getting ready for a game of "play your beards right".

Reactions on social media ranged from shock to bemusement to arousal among some fans - male and female.

@NicosBabe wrote: "Got to say I do like a bit of Boyzone but I reckon @shanelynchlife needs to chop that beard"

However @_katelynjmc commented: "After seeing this is what Shane Lynch now looks like, I'm Boyzone's biggest fan"

And @emmaxoxx contributed: "I want to stroke Shane Lynch's beard #CIN"

Got to say I do like a bit of Boyzone but I reckon @shanelynchlife needs to chop that beard

— Sarah Whitehead (@NicosBabe) November 14, 2014

After seeing this is what Shane Lynch now looks like, I'm Boyzone's biggest fan pic.twitter.com/uFf7sfrTlT

— Katelyn McHugh (@_katelynjmc) November 14, 2014

I want to stroke Shane Lynch's beard #CIN

— Emma Sinclair (@emmaxoxx) November 14, 2014

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And la la la la la la love wil save the day

(Ohh...) With the undecided
With the ones to try to find a way
(Ohh...) Gonna burn the brightest
Gonna watch the night go up in flames

Pass around the bottle, and we'll share your troubles
Sing la la la la la la love wil save the day
Pass around the bottle, and we'll share our troubles
Sing la la la la la la love wil save the day

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