Joey Fatone Pours Cold Water on *NSYNC Reunion Hopes

The former boy band member says the group has discussed a comeback, but ultimately decided against it.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:22pm

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An abstract illustration using bold, geometric black and red shapes to conceptually represent the legacy of the 90s boy band *NSYNC.The former members of *NSYNC have had conversations about reuniting, but ultimately decided against it, according to Joey Fatone.Sag Harbor Today

Former *NSYNC member Joey Fatone revealed that the hit '90s boy band, which includes Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, and Chris Kirkpatrick, had a conversation about reuniting, but ultimately decided against it. Fatone said the chances of an *NSYNC reunion are 'probably not, flat out,' as not all the members want to perform together again.

Why it matters

As one of the most successful boy bands of the late 1990s and early 2000s, an *NSYNC reunion would generate significant fan excitement and media attention. However, Fatone's comments suggest the group has moved on from their glory days and may not be interested in revisiting that chapter of their careers.

The details

Fatone said the five *NSYNC members recently had a general conversation about how everyone was doing, but the discussion did not progress to logistics or planning an actual reunion performance. He believes not all the band members want to reunite for a show, dampening the prospects of a full-fledged comeback.

  • In 2023, *NSYNC reunited at the MTV Video Music Awards.
  • The band went on indefinite hiatus in 2002 after forming in 1995.

The players

Joey Fatone

A former member of the boy band *NSYNC who is now promoting a new documentary series about boy bands.

*NSYNC

A popular American boy band from the late 1990s and early 2000s, consisting of Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, and Chris Kirkpatrick.

Justin Timberlake

A member of *NSYNC who has also found success as a solo artist, though he has faced some legal troubles in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“Probably not, flat out. Literally we just said, 'Hey, do we see anything happening in a couple of years of *NSYNC?' And that was a no.”

— Joey Fatone, Former *NSYNC member

The takeaway

While *NSYNC was one of the defining boy bands of the late 90s and early 2000s, the members have moved on with their individual careers and do not seem eager to reunite the group for a full-scale comeback tour or performance. Fans may have to settle for occasional one-off appearances rather than a sustained reunion.