Irish Star Has Sights Set On Gary Barlow’s X Factor Role

Ronan Keating  wants to swap his position in the Australian X factor judging panel for a role on the British version of the hit musical reality show, admitting that he's eyeing up head judge Gary Barlow's seat. Poor Gary hasn't even left yet.  The Boyzone lead singer Keating, who hinted of an exit from the Australian X Factor earlier in the year, said he would love to replace Barlow when he goes. Ronan with the Australian X Factor judging panel.  "I would love to be on the panel, to replace Gary when he goes,” Keating said. "I've learned a lot from being on the Australian show and I love working on it. "It would be difficult to pull away from Australia because I love the country and the people - but I'd also love to be near my kids. So to do the same show here would be brilliant." Boyzone have been together for twenty years.  The band who celebrate their 20th anniversary, (we're feeling old) decided to mark the occasion with a new album, revealed their favourite for the X Factor final. Shane Lynch has a lot of love for boy band, Rough Copy. "I love their outfits, their enthusiasm, how they dress. I love their passion for it. Their personality really comes across and they're great! They're my finalists," Lynch said. Keith Duffy however favourites the ladies, tipping Tamera and Sam Bailey for the win. "I think they're both great in their own way and they have been steadily performing well the whole way through the competition." We're not sure what Simon Cowell would think about having two Irish men on the judging panel, but one thing we can be sure about is Louis would be in his element.