It has been revealed that former Westlife star Nicky Byrne will be representing Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Since Westlife announced they would be going their separate ways, Nicky has enjoyed some success as a solo artist but is mostly known for his stint on I’m a Celebrity… where he managed to win the title of King of the Jungle.

The track he will be performing at this year’s competition in Sweden is called Sunlight and features the uplifting lyrics that any good Eurovision anthem should.

Nicky said: "Like many of us, I have grown up watching the Eurovision Song Contest. It always brought great excitement to our house down through the years and I was lucky enough to see Ireland win it on many occasions.

"I have a great memory as a nine year old, of dancing around our sitting room in a tricolour sweatshirt when Johnny Logan lifted the trophy in 1987.
"The Eurovision is a TV show and song contest like no other and for the past three years my Eurovision experience has gotten better and my affiliation grown stronger, as I have proudly delivered the Irish votes live from Dublin. 

"This year I go one step further, and actually walk on that stage to represent my country, I am honoured RTÉ have chosen me and believe in this song like I do."
This year’s competition takes place in Stockholm on 14th May.