Irish pop stars Westlife have cleared up reports about an impending hiatus, assuring fans they are working on new material.
Singer Kian Egan sparked speculation the four-piece would step away from the spotlight in 2012 by admitting they had "other projects" to focus on.
But Egan insists he and his bandmates have no plans to put the group on hold.
He explains, "We're working on new material and any quotes about us taking a break are simply not true."