Ronan Keating after Marlisa win: Thanks for choosing ‘a worthy winner’ | Inquirer Entertainment

Ronan Keating after Marlisa win: Thanks for choosing ‘a worthy winner’

/ 01:52 PM October 21, 2014

Marlisa Punzalan Screengrab from The X Factor 2014 Youtube account

Marlisa Punzalan Screengrab from The X Factor 2014 Youtube account

MANILA, Philippines – Shortly after Marlisa Punzalan was declared the winner in the X-Factor Australia 2014, her mentor Ronan Keating thanked Australia “for choosing a worthy winner”.

“Wow I cannot believe it. Thank you so much Australia. You have chosen a worthy winner,” tweeted Keating, formerly of the popular boy band “Boyzone” and one of three judges in the talent search.

Article continues after this advertisement

Before his tweet, however, Keating told Marlisa after her “Stand By You” performance in the finals that “if this is my last year on the show I hope that I can leave with a worthy winner like you.”

FEATURED STORIES

Keating’s statement gave rise to speculations that he may leave the show where has been its judge since 2010.

Marlisa’s performance in the grand finale received a standing ovation from the audience, Keating and the three other judges – Dannii Minogue, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Redfoo of LMFAO.

Article continues after this advertisement

She also got standing ovations for her audition piece “Yesterday” by the Beatles and “Never be the Same” by Jessica Mauboy.

Article continues after this advertisement
Marlisa Punzalan with Jessica Mauboy. Screengrab from The X Factor 2014 Youtube account

Marlisa Punzalan with Jessica Mauboy. Screengrab from The X Factor 2014 Youtube account

Her last song before the winner was announced was “Titanium”.

Article continues after this advertisement

Marlisa, who beat Dean Ray and Brothers3, also made history by being the youngest to win X-Factor Australia at 15 years old.

During Keating’s first year as an X-Factor Australia judge, he also mentored singer Altiyan Childs to win in the show’s second season.

Article continues after this advertisement

Asked for comment, the show’s executives said that no decisions have been finalized for the 2015 judging panel of the X-Factor Australia.

RELATED STORIES

15-year-old Fil-Australian wins X-Factor Australia

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

Getting to know Marlisa Punzalan, X-Factor Australia 2014 champ

TAGS: Entertainment, Marlisa Punzalan, Music, Ronan Keating, talent search, X-Factor Australia

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.