Thrills for Boyzone's Ronan as host of new radio show

Boyzone star Ronan Keating has landed his own radio show in the Britain.

Keating (32) is to front a Sunday show for London station Magic 105.4.

His first two-hour show will be launched at 2pm this Sunday and will be based on his own and listeners' choices.

The singer (right), who was mourning the loss of friend and Boyzone bandmate Stephen Gateley last year, has been a guest presenter for the station but this is the first time he has had a regular show.

He is also preparing for a tour this spring.

"I'm really excited about getting behind the mic and choosing my favourite tunes to play to the listeners," the star says. "It's an opportunity to share my love of music with fans and show everyone I am not only a singer, but a broadcaster as well."

hnws@herald.ie