Huge shake-up to Saturday night show as pop legend joins judging panel to replace star
RONAN Keating joined the panel on hit show Starstruck after Shania Twain was forced to pull out.
The singer, 46, will appear on two episodes filmed while Shania was in Vegas honouring work commitments.
Shania will return to the panel for the penultimate and final shows.
Speaking about her absence, the pop superstar said: “I unfortunately missed two Starstruck Shows this season, but I’m hugely thankful and very lucky that a good friend of mine, Ronan Keating, was able to take my seat for those episodes!
“We’ve known each other for many years and I can tell you that Ronan will be the perfect judge – providing many laughs and great insight along the way. I’m SO excited to watch!”
Boyzone star Ronan is just as excited, saying: “Honoured that Shania entrusted me with the task of being a judge on Starstruck and I happily took on the baton offering what I hope was constructive but yet supportive feedback.
“The contestants’ performances blew me away, it’s so exciting to see such wonderful singing talent and the fact that most of these contestants have never sung on a stage before is just incredible. I loved every second of it!”
This series saw Shania join as a judge on the ITV hit alongside Beverley Knight, Jason Manford and Adam Lambert.
Starstruck brings back ITV’s hit 90s show Stars In Their Eyes as fans get the chance to transform into their idols for one night only.