Day: May 11, 2025

The I’m A Celebrity star’s father competed at Eurovision (Picture: Larry Ellis/Daily Express/Getty Images) Eurovision Song Contest fans have been surprised to discover that boxing star Barry McGuigan’s father is a legendary 60s singer who represented Ireland in the annual competition. Pat McGuigan, who died in 1987 aged 52 after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a rare type of blood cancer, came in fourth place in the annual singing competition in 1968. He performed song Chance of a Lifetime which … Continue reading “Fans shocked to discover boxing star’s dad is 60s Eurovision icon”

The I’m A Celebrity star’s father competed at Eurovision (Picture: Larry Ellis/Daily Express/Getty Images) I’m A Celebrity fans were stunned to discover that Barry McGuigan’s father is a legendary 60s singer who represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest. Taking to social media, they said it made ‘so much sense’ after the boxer, 63, surprised his campmates with his dulcet tones in the jungle last series. Barry’s father, Pat McGuigan, who died in 1987 at age 52, came in fourth … Continue reading “Fans shocked to discover boxing star’s dad is 60s Eurovision icon”