Joey McIntyre to face off with 51 as a Firefighter from Another House

Joey McIntyre, who's a member of the legendary New Kids on the Block, has landed a cool gig on the hit show Chicago Fire. According to a report, the 51-year-old singer will be rocking a firefighter uniform in the upcoming season 12 of the show. How awesome is that? Now, I know you're excited to see Joey in action, and you won't have to wait long. His guest appearance is scheduled to air on Wednesday, May 15.
So mark your calendar, my friend! In this special episode, Joey will be playing the role of Lorenzo, a firefighter from a competing station. It seems like there's gonna be some friendly competition going on between Lorenzo and the characters Tony and Capp. They'll be trying to break a record for the "fastest rescue squad pull" with a firetruck.
Joey himself couldn't contain his excitement and shared the news on Instagram. He posted some awesome behind-the-scenes photos with the cast and crew. And guess what? His New Kids on the Block bandmate, Donnie Wahlberg, even chimed in with a supportive comment.
Gotta love that camaraderie! Fans are going crazy with anticipation too. One fan expressed their excitement, saying, "I'm so excited for this! Chicago Fire is one of my favorite shows ." Another fan mentioned, "I've been waiting for this announcement! Can't wait to watch the episode! " This season of Chicago Fire has an amazing cast, including Taylor Kinney, Hanako Greensmith, Miranda Rae Mayo, David Eigenberg, Joe Minoso, and Eamonn Walker.
Speaking of Eamonn Walker, there's news that he'll be scaling back his role as Wallace Boden after this season but will still make appearances in future seasons. Exciting times ahead! And that's not all! Joey McIntyre has been keeping busy. The New Kids on the Block are releasing their first album in 11 years, called "Still Kids," on Friday, May 17. It's gonna be a blast from the past with all the energy and passion you'd expect from the group. Joey himself expressed his excitement, saying, "It says a lot about any band to make a record that has energy and passion and lightness and fun and depth – after almost 40 years together? It’s crazy."