Ronan Keating's ex issues blunt statement over son Jack on Love Island

Irish boy band Boyzone first burst onto the scene in 1993 and since then have gone to make their mark on pop culture, with the band made up of Keith Duffy, the late Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating and Shane Lynch. Now that the line-up are in their late 40s and have grown-up children of their own, it's time for them to pass the baton onto their offspring as they make a name for themselves. Ronan Keating’s son Jack is starring in this year’s Love Island, but that’s not the only link to the TV world as Keith Duffy’s son has had a regular part in Hollyoaks.

Jack Keating's mother Yvonne Connolly has hit back at online trolls after her son made his Love Island debut on Sunday. The TV presenter and cook, 48, who also shares Missy, 21, and Ali, 16, with ex-husband Ronan Keating, took to Instagram on Monday to issue a statement. Although she didn't reference any specific comments, Yvonne pointed out that her 38.8K followers had been far more "positive" than those on Twitter as she hit back at trolls.

Read more: Yelland Quay campaign lost as developer wins appeal for luxury homes"I can be very compassionate, I'm not afraid to tell a girl how I feel - I wear my heart on my sleeve a lot of the time. "The Dublin lad, who works in social media and marketing, hopefully won't be committing the sins of his father Ronan Keating, who was caught cheating on his mum, the Mirror reports. Jack mentioned that his parents were no longer together during a chat with Gemma Owen on Sunday night's Love Island.

Jack Keating was recently unveiled as one of the six single boys heading into Love Island's Casa Amor in the hope of finding love.The 23 year old is currently residing in Love Island's second villa with the girls from the main villa, as they look to test their connection with their current partners on the show. Jack was recently seen enjoying a chat by the pool with Gemma Owen, 19, as the pair bonded over their famous fathers - former professional footballer Michael Owen and Boyzone star Ronan Keating Ronan, 45, shares Jack along with daughters Missy, 21, and Ali, 16, with his ex-wife Yvonne Connolly, who he was married to from 1998 until 2015.

Love Island villa to support son Jack. The Boyzone singer spoke out on BBC The One Show. Ronan said: "The bottom line is to just be yourself and I hope the people at home will see that and warm to him, because he's my boy.

Proud dad Ronan Keating has playfully admitted how his son Jack’s appearance in the Love Island villa has left him feeling “worried” after the 23 year old made his entrance to Casa Amor last week. Prior to his debut, Ronan had been filled with excitement for his son as he entered the villa in the hopes of finding the love of his life, and even made comments on social media that were filled with unwavering support for his eldest child. However, after two days in the villa, that initial excitement has been tinged with parental concern, after Jack appeared to be “quiet and nervous” during his initial meetings with his fellow Islanders.

Singer Ronan Keating covered his face as he made an appearance on his own chat show to discuss his son Jack being on Love Island. The Life is a Rollercoaster hitmaker, who is currently on tour, appeared via video link ahead of his show in York to chat with co-stars Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas.

Ronan Keating has admitted that he was "nervous as hell" watching son Jack, 23, enter Love Island. Jack, 23, entered Casa Amor on Sunday as one of six new male bombshells and it wasn't long until he name dropped his famous father to Gemma Owen, the daughter of Michael Owen. Sharing his thoughts over his son's explosive arrival to the ITV2 villa, Ronan, 45, admitted that his "heart was beating out of his chest".

It was recently revealed that Ronan Keating's eldest son Jack is one of the six single boys heading into Love Island's Casa Amor this year. The Boyzone star, 45, is said to be "buzzing" about his 23 year old son's appearance on the ITV2 dating show, and has already taken to Instagram to throw his support behind Jack.

ITV2 dating show as things heat up in Casa Amor. He will be hoping to turn the head of one of the current islanders. His proud dad Ronan, who is world famous for his hit songs in Irish pop band Boyzone, shared a picture of Jack announcing he was going into the show.

Boyzone star Ronan Keating is gearing up for his son Jack to enter the villa, as the family have shared that they’re gathering round the television ready to watch. Just like Gemma Owen, the eldest daughter of footballing legend Michael Owen, and Antigoni Buxton, whose mum is celebrity chef Tonia Buxton, Jack is the child of a well-known face already. Ronan, 45, debuted in 1994, alongside Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Shane Lynch, and Stephen Gately, as the lead singer of Irish group Boyzone.

The Love Island contestants are set to face their biggest relationship test yet as Casa Amor returns. After Friday night's episode saw Antigoni Buxton and Charlie Radnedge dumped from villa, the remaining girls were then whisked off on a 'girls night out'.