Ronan Keating is ending 2025 on a high, saying he’s ‘honoured’ to have been asked to present a huge night of TV.
The singer is mixing up his usual New Year’s Eve routine this year, and instead of seeing the start of 2026 with family at home, he’ll be spending the night with pals… and thousands of viewers.
Ronan Keating And Friends: A New Year’s Eve Party on the BBC will see the Boyzone star perform some of his most famous songs with a host of guests.
Keith Duffy and Ronan Keating of Boyzone. Pic: Joseph Okpako/WireImage
Ronan, 48, who was recently revealed to be fronting his own travel show on BBC, told the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2: ‘When I got the call I was truly honoured.
‘Honestly, it’s such an honour to be there on the night performing with my friends and with my band, all these songs.’
Ronan and Storm Keating with children Jack, Coco, Cooper, and Ali at the 27th Annual Marie Keating Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic sponsored by Skechers at the K Club. Pic: Andres Poveda
The Dubliner said he usually celebrates New Year’s Eve with his family. He said: ‘It’s always our tradition, we don’t do parties, really. Being at home in the house, counting down, having dinner with the family.
‘It’s such a special one and to see the New Year in with your loved ones is everything.’
The singer added: ‘I’ll be able to share it with how many millions of people across the UK on New Year’s Eve, I can’t wait.’
Jonathan Rothery, head of popular music TV at the BBC, said: ‘New Year’s Eve on BBC One is one of our biggest music moments of the year.
Ronan Keating and Storm. Pic: Storm Keating / Instagram
‘This year BBC Music are very happy to announce that Ronan Keating will take us into 2026 with some much-loved classics, joined by some very special guests.’
Ronan Keating And Friends: A New Year’s Eve Party will air on BBC One on December 31