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16th May 2016

Could Nicky Byrne be set for Xtra Factor?

Byrne baby Byrne... Disco inferno...

Rebecca Keane

Nicky Byrne is a busy man.

He presents a daily radio show with Jenny Greene on RTÉ 2FM, he’s releasing a new solo album Sunlight and he’s just back from representing Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest. He’s definitely eating his Weetabix in the morning to keep going.

Another project he may be adding to his CV is a presenting job with The X Factor spin-off show, The Xtra Factor which has made previous presenters like Caroline Flack, Olly Murs and Rochelle Humes household names.

OSLO, NORWAY - DECEMBER 11: Singer from the band Westlife Nicky Byrne attends a press conference for the Nobel Peace Prize Concert at the Radisson Hotel on December 11, 2009 in Oslo, Norway. Tonight's Nobel Peace Prize Concert will be hosted by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith and honours this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner US President Barack Obama. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)The ex-Westlife singer was apparently screen tested for the coveted role before the Eurovision semi-final, with sources confirming Nicky may be joining Simon Cowell & Co. in the UK.

A source speaking to The Irish Mail on Sunday said

“A number of people are being considered for the position and Nicky is on that list.

“He has plenty of experience on camera and has a great profile in England which is a real plus.

“What happened in Stockholm won’t matter for this job. It is all about the chemistry. If they find someone who works with him he has a real chance at landing the gig.”

It’d definitely be nice to see an Irish face presenting on one of the UK’s biggest shows.