Nicky Byrne is about to jet off on his next big adventure – to represent Ireland in the Eurovision.
Heading to Stockholm for the famed song contest, the Dubliner admitted that he’s “nervous” as he hopes to take home the title which hasn’t been won by Ireland since 1996.
“I won’t be afraid of the stage but that doesn’t mean I won’t be nervous,” he told Independent.ie.
“Of course I will. It is the biggest stage around.”
Jetting off: Nicky Byrne before he jetted off for the Eurovision | ANDRES POVEDA
Pictured at Dublin Airport with Team Ireland, Nicky was in fighting spirit alongside Ian White, Janet Grogan, Jennifer Healy and Jason Boland as they depart for Sweden.
The Dublin native also admitted that he hopes Westlife fans will back him to win, but he knows that at the end of the day – it’s all about the performance.
“I think the Westlife fan base around the world will help a little bit.
“At the end of the day, it is a big competition and that will only take you so far.
Flying the flag: Nicky Byrne is flying the flag for Ireland at the Eurovision | ANDRES POVEDA
“What you need is a great performance and a great song,” he said.
The former Westlife singer will take to the Swedish stage for the second semi-final on May 12.
If the 2fm host makes it through the first stage of the contest with his song Sunlight – he will perform again at the final on May 14.
Speaking ahead of the contest, Nicky admitted if he won the Eurovision it “would be the biggest professional achievement” of his life.
