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Keith Duffy 'responding well to treatment' as Boyzone take to stage without him

Keith Duffy is "responding well to treatment" after being hospitalised in Bangkok.

The singer was forced to pull out of Boyzone's world tour after falling ill in Thailand during the week.

But now he seems to be on the mend once again.

The 44-year-old was missing on stage last night as Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating and Mikey Graham took to the stage in the Australian city of Perth.

Ronan Keating reveals Boyzone had to leave ill Keith Duffy behind in Thai hospital  

Despite his absence from the band due to being sick, he has been in touch with the guys and he wished them well before the big concert down under

A statement from their management said: "Ronan, Shane & Mikey have just come off stage in Perth on the first night of the Australian leg of the Boyz, ’Thank You & Goodnight Tour’.

"It was a bitter sweet experience for the guys as the crowd in Perth were incredible but they of course remain a man down."

They went on to say that they are hoping for the former Coronation Street and Fair City actor to make a triumphant return as the tour moves on: "Keith has been in touch with the guys all day and is responding well to the hospital treatment he’s receiving in Bangkok. All being well, he’ll join the Boyz in Adelaide for the next stop on the tour."

Keith Duffy rushed to Bangkok hospital after falling ill on Boyzone tour  

Keith Duffy left fans shocked and disappointed when he pulled out of their Thailand gig on Thursday.

The "Picture of You" hitmakers were due to perform together at their but Ronan, Mikey and Shane had to go on as a three piece after the news broke.

Yesterday, Ronan Keating that he was gradually getting worse before receiving urgent medical care.

He said: "We had to leave him in the hospital to get here because we have a show tomorrow night."

"He took ill before the show, he just went on a downward spiral."

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