Say WHAT! Nicky Byrne looks set represent Ireland at Eurovision 16

While Nicky Byrne has admitted that he was making a return to the music industry this year on his 2FM radio show, we certainly didn't expect him to be taking things international. 

And by international we mean representing Ireland in the perhaps the most entertaining and ridiculous music compeition to ever be produced.

Yes, reports have circulated today that Nicky is in talks to fly the Irish flag at Eurovision in Stockholm this May. 

"Most people will be shocked as he was never the strongest singer in the band but he’s a great performer, he has good stage presence and he’s very likeable so who knows?" a source has told the Irish Mirror. 

“It’s just crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s at this stage but Nicky looks set to following in Jedward’s footsteps and singing at the Eurovision."

“Shane and Mark have their record deals and their albums so maybe the Eurovision could relaunch Nicky’s pop career.”

Married to Bertie Ahern's daughter, Georgina, the 37-year-old father of three has become a popular figure in Irish media. 

Following the split of Westlife after 14 years in the business, the former popstar found continued success with his RTE radio show, co-hosted by Jenny Greene, reeling in an average 163,000 listeners. 

We are not sure if this means that there will be no televised selection process on the Late Late Show this year, but if we can have Nicky with a decent song to represent us, we don't really mind!