Louis Theroux 'lands star-studded cast for his new documentary focusing on the rise and falls of boybands'
Louis Theroux has reportedly landed a star-studded cast for his next documentary which will include a variety of celebrities.
The journalist is set to create a three-part series from his Mindhouse production company which will air on the BBC and looking at the rise and fall of boy bands.
Louis will explore the many controversies that surrounded the phenomenon of Nineties musicians and producers have already contacted a number of stars.
Producers have reportedly spoken with Damage's Coree Richards, the R&B group that included Jade Jones who went on to marry Spice Girl Emma Bunton to feature.
They’ve also been in touch with former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook, who dated Brian Harvey, the troubled lead singer of EAST 17.
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Louis Theroux has reportedly landed a star-studded cast for his next documentary which will include a variety of celebrities
![The journalist is set to create a three-parter from his Mindhouse production company which will air on the BBC and looking at the rise and fall of boy bands (pictured One Direction 2014)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/25/00/84059957-13347565-image-a-84_1714001798291.jpg)
The journalist is set to create a three-parter from his Mindhouse production company which will air on the BBC and looking at the rise and fall of boy bands (pictured One Direction 2014)
A TV insider told The Sun: 'It's obvious Louis and his team intend to delve into the dark underbelly of bubblegum pop.
'They will focus on the golden era of boy bands in the Nineties and early Noughties.
'But given the thorny topics his production company has already tackled it was never going to be a gentle, nostalgic wander.'
Louis new show will approach the lives of popstars ranging from Take That and 5IVE to Boyzone and Westlife.
The three episodes will dive into topics such as drink, drugs, bust-ups and exploitation.
Clues to other stars that might feature on the show could be Simon Webbe from Blue, Robbie Williams and East 17's Brian as Louis follows them on Instagram.
MailOnline have contacted Louis Theroux's representatives for comment.
It comes after Louis gave an update on his alopecia battle - having undergone microblading three months after shaving his eyebrows off.
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Producers have reportedly spoken with former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook, who dated Brian Harvey, the troubled lead singer of EAST 17 (pictured 1994)
![A TV insider said: 'It's obvious Louis and his team intend to delve into the dark underbelly of bubblegum pop. They will focus on the golden era of boy bands in the Nineties and early Noughties'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/25/00/84060077-13347565-image-a-87_1714001962934.jpg)
A TV insider said: 'It's obvious Louis and his team intend to delve into the dark underbelly of bubblegum pop. They will focus on the golden era of boy bands in the Nineties and early Noughties'
![Louis' new show will approach the lives of popstars ranging from Take That and 5IVE to Boyzone and Westlife (pictured 2022) and focus on drink, drugs, bust-ups and exploitation](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/25/00/84060109-13347565-Louis_new_show_will_approach_the_lives_of_popstars_ranging_from_-m-90_1714002138048.jpg)
Louis' new show will approach the lives of popstars ranging from Take That and 5IVE to Boyzone and Westlife (pictured 2022) and focus on drink, drugs, bust-ups and exploitation
![Clues to other stars that might feature on the show could be Simon Webbe from Blue, Robbie Williams and East 17's Brian as Louis follows them on Instagram (picture Robbie Williams)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/25/00/84060121-13347565-image-a-89_1714002120787.jpg)
Clues to other stars that might feature on the show could be Simon Webbe from Blue, Robbie Williams and East 17's Brian as Louis follows them on Instagram (picture Robbie Williams)
The TV star took to Instagram last month to share a series of selfies alongside a lengthy caption revealing he had undergone the treatment, which involves having eyebrows semi-permanently tattooed.
In his caption, Louis detailed his choice to undergo the treatment, writing: 'I realise there are much bigger things to worry about in the world but… a while ago I shared that my eyebrows had basically disappeared due to alopecia...
'I received a lot of nice messages, some suggesting I try “microblading”, a form of temporary tattoo. So that’s what I did! It took two sessions of a couple of hours...
'I’m happy to have my old face back. The new brows are neater and more shapely than my “real” ones were. But there are a couple of wisps of my remaining hair in there which help make them look more natural.'
He then shed light on how his scalp is transforming and confessed some of the alopecia is 'weird and depressing', so he is yet to share images.
Louis continued: 'Meanwhile more gaps - or “lesions” to use the technical term - have appeared on my scalp. I have photos of those which I may share at some point or I may not - they are a bit weird and depressing to look at tbh...
'Life goes on. I am happy and healthy in every other way and I feel very grateful.'
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It comes after Louis gave an update on his alopecia battle - having undergone microblading three months after shaving his eyebrows off
![The documentarian took to Instagram last month to share a series of selfies alongside a lengthy caption revealing he had undergone the treatment, which involves having eyebrows semi-permanently tattooed](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/25/00/82988517-13347565-The_documentarian_53_took_to_Instagram_on_Wednesday_to_share_a_s-a-92_1714002389063.jpg)
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The documentarian took to Instagram last month to share a series of selfies alongside a lengthy caption revealing he had undergone the treatment, which involves having eyebrows semi-permanently tattooed