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A SONG Boyzone member Mikey Graham wrote for his wife is among five songs RTE have short-listed to represent Ireland in the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest.

‘Baby, Nothing’s Wrong’, which Graham also performs, beat off competition from hundreds of other entries, including one by Ronan Keating.

Last night, Graham (38) expressed his delight at the song’s selection by a panel including former Eurovision winner Linda Martin.

“I’m amazed and thrilled. If the Irish people like it as much as I do, it will be an honour to represent my country,” he said.

Describing the song as a “Billy Joel-type piano ballad”, Graham revealed its inspiration had been his wife Karen.

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Mikey got a video message of support from the boyz  last night before putting in a great performance and getting a score of 18.5 from the judges.

A Neck slide; spread eagle start and gazelle leaps were the highlight of his dance with partner Melanie Lambert. Judge Karen told Mikey she was sure if he worked on his consistency he’d make the show’s final group while Nicky said he was “ a little stuttery in places” but followed with “your smile lights up the room”.

Emma added:

You’re such a strong partner; You make me feel part of your dance. You give me goosebumps I just hope the luck of the irish is with you tonight

The 43-year-old Holby City actor, Jeremy Sheffield struggled for speed on the ice and was the unanimous loser of the skate-off with Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies.

Mikey and Ronan were invited to Gary Barlow’s tenth wedding anniversary celebration entitled “Glitz & Chips” and Mikey gave us a rundown on the event in what sounds like a great and original party.

Gary took to the stage and performed some great swing songs dedicated to his wife…. “I’ve got you under my skin” amongst others. Some of the other guest to perform were, Aleisha Dixon,Mark Owen, Ronan, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kaye. This was followed by a disco.
Prior to all that we were treated to Barlow’s Bingo, which was great fun, Denise Van Outten and Beverly Night were amongst the winners in that.
Harry Ramsden provided the fish and chips which where amazing.
The whole thing was a real who’s who of the entertainment industry… Andi Peters, Chris Moyles, Cheryl Cole, Ashley Cole, Kimberly Walsh, Jason Orange, Howard Donald to name a few.
Wow! That guy sure knows how to throw a party. I didn’t get to bed until seven a.m. and Ronan had to go to Oz that day.

Look out for Mikey with the other Dancing on Ice male skaters this morning on GMTV.

It was the turn of the ladies to impress the judges for the first live show in the new series of Dancing on Ice last night. Mikey revealed that he was relieved to have another week to practice before facing the judges.

Next week, it will be the turn of the seven men taking part.

Sinitta, was joined in the skate-off by Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies after being told she was in the bottom two after the judges’ scores were combined with the public vote. As she approached the end of her routine the blade of her skate cut a hole in the trousers of her partner. That was the end for Sinitta as the judges voted to save Sharron.

Mikey, now calling himself “The Ice Man” said on Twitter:

Wow. Can’t believe Sinitta is gone from the competition. Great show though.

The six male celebrities joining Mikey next Sunday are comedian and actor Bobby Davro, GMTV’s Dr Hilary Jones, actor Gary Lucy, Hollyoaks actor Kieron Richardson, actor Jeremy Sheffield and ex-Coronation Street actor Danny Young.

Mikey has been getting in training for this year’s Dancing on Ice show.

Superstar skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean return to train a team of celebrities to dance on the ice in ITV1’s hit show.

This year’s series is bigger than ever with Mikey joining 13 other celebrity skaters – the highest number so far. And with everything to play for, the bar is set for the most gripping series yet.

The other celebrities are: Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack ; Olympic swimmer and presenter: Sharron Davies; comedian and actor Bobby Davro; GMTV’s Dr Hilary Jones; actor Gary Lucy; charity campaigner Heather Mills; author Tana Ramsay; Hollyoaks actor Kieron Richards, actor Jeremy Sheffield; singer and presenter Sinitta; actress Hayley Tamaddon, actress Danniella Westbrook; and ex Coronation Street actor Danny Young.

Following in the footsteps of previous winners MIkey and the other skating stars will perform live each week to win the approval of the all important judges and compete for the title of Dancing on Ice Champion 2010.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby will be rink side to present the live series and judges Jason Gardiner, Nicky Slater, Karen Barber, Emma Bunton and Robin Cousins will be on hand to deliver their verdicts.

There will be a new face on the Dancing on Ice judging panel as Emma Bunton joins Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Jason Gardiner and Nicky Slater.

On Friday nights Ben Shephard and Coleen Nolan will be entertaining fans with an exclusive preview of the Sunday night performances and an insight into the world behind the rink on Dancing on Ice Friday.

This year’s celebrities are more determined than ever before and have their sights set on mastering daring moves including the axle, the helicopter and the infamous head-banger as well as new and thrilling lifts and jumps.

Let’s wish Mikey all the best in what will be a great competition