When the Going Gets Tough (S01E02)

The band's meteoric rise reaches new heights as they achieve their first number one hit. However, with their fame comes an unrelenting attention from the tabloids. While all the members feel the strain of constant observation, Stephen Gately experiences it the hardest. When The Sun gets a tip that he’s romantically linked to Dutch pop star Eloy de Jong, Stephen finds himself in the midst of a media storm. For the first time, various perspectives reveal how Stephen's sexuality was thrust into the spotlight and its emotional impact. Meanwhile, Ronan faces pressure from manager Louis Walsh to explore solo opportunities, creating tensions that threaten the band's cohesion.