Orla Keogh urged by Louis Walsh to bounce back from X Factor by representing Ireland at Eurovision

X Factor finalist Orla Keogh has been urged not to give up on her music dream – by representing Ireland at Eurovision.

The Dublin singer was left devastated after being swapped out at the last minute during the cruel six-chair challenge.

Now Louis – who had been planning on bringing the 20-year-old back as his wildcard before a change of mind – said she would be a fantastic Irish representative.

Go forward: Louis wants Orla in Eurovision | ITV

It comes as RTE have decided to dump their mentor system, allowing anyone to put themselves forward for Eurovision.

And the Mayo X Factor judge says that Orla could be the “young fresh talent” that Ireland needs to finally not flop at Eurovision in Vienna, Austria.

He said: “X Factor’s loss could be Ireland’s gain at Eurovision”. He added to the Star that she “should have gone further in X Factor” and “should go for” Eurovision.

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Last year, Ireland was disappointed when Kasey Smith failed to even reach the finals, while the year before Ryan Dolan came last.

Already Jedward have said they want to go back for a third time, while former X Factor contestant Mary Byrne is also putting herself forward.