His band managed to land six UK number ones and sold over 25million records during his time in Irish boyband Boyzone.
Yet, Shane Lynch, 41, has come under fire by fans online following his musical performance on Tuesday night’s episode of Celebrity Big Brother which left viewers feeling a little flat to say the least.
The music-maker was first up to perform during Celebrity Big Brother’s talent show and belted out a rendition of his band’s 1998 hit No Matter What.
Oh no: Shane Lynch, 41, has come under fire by fans online following his musical performance on Tuesday night’s episode of Celebrity Big Brother which left viewers feeling a little flat to say the least
While the Dubliner brought housemates Jess Impiazzi, Ashley James and Malika Haqq to tears, Shane had a very different response from Channel 5 viewers who called the Irish star out for being ‘flat’ and reading the lyrics of a ‘sheet’.
One Twitter user wrote: ‘…and this is why the singing has always been left to Ronan’.
‘Ha you can tell he was a backing singer #awful,’ another wrote. ‘That’s a little flat Shane.’ A viewer weighed in with: ‘My dog can sing better than Shane.’
Music maker: The music-maker was first up to perform during Celebrity Big Brother’s talent show and belted out a rendition of his band’s 1998 hit No Matter What (Pictured centre alongside bandmates Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately and Keith Duffy in 1995)
Not quite hitting the mark: While the Dubliner brought housemates Jess Impiazzi, Ashley James and Malika Haqq to tears, Shane had a very different response from Channel 5 viewers who called the Irish star out for being ‘flat’
‘I now understand why Ronan and Stephen always provided the lead vocals,’ a fan pondered. Before another added: ‘I swear I think this is the actual first time I’ve ever heard Shane L properly sing’.
While fans of Boyzone were left recoiling in horror that he needed sheet music infront of him to remember the lyrics.
One follower questioned: ‘Is Shane reading the words to his own song?’.
‘Shane still needs to look at the words?’ a fan shared. ‘As a former Boyzone fanatic, I’m mildly horrified that Shane needed a lyrics sheet for their biggest hit…’.
Horror: While fans of Boyzone were left recoiling in horror that he needed sheet music infront of him to remember the lyrics
Earlier in the night, Shane discussed how Boyzone had formed before their infamous performance on Ireland’s The Late Late Show in 1993.
He went on to gush over bandmate Ronan Keating, his passion for music and what the singer brings to the band.
Back in the house, John Barnes rounded off another entertaining day in the Borehamwood establishment as the male housemates competed in a talent show.
Following Shane, John took to the stage to show off not just one but two of his skills – first performing an impressive series of keepie uppies, before displaying his best dance moves as he raps his 1990 hit World In Motion.
While most happily chanted the famous ‘England’ lyric back to John, Ann hilariously watched her co-stars, with a bemused look on her face.
Stars of the show: The housemates then compete in a talent show – with John Barnes (L) showing off his best rapping skills, while a glamorous Courtney Act (R) sings for her co-stars
Cheers to that! Jezz Impiazzi sipped on a glass of wine as John Barnes took to the stage to perform his famous 1990 rap
Having a ball: India danced around to both John and Courtney’s following performances
Love Island’s Johnny attempted to chat up Rachel Johnson, Maggie Oliver and Ann Widdecombe as part of his segment which left little to be desired compared to Wayne Sleep’s impressive tap dancing.
Dapper Laughs Daniel O’Reilly tried to get a few laughs with some stand-up which included some crude comedy at the expense of Ashley and Ginuwine.
Shane J’s alter ego Courtney Act performed a song she wrote with Scissor Sister’s frontman Jake Shears and Sam Sparrow called Body Parts while dressed in a plunging blush-coloured satin gown with fringe detailing.
Hitting the right notes: Shane J’s alter ego Courtney Act performed a song she wrote with Scissor Sister’s frontman Jake Shears and Sam Sparrow called Body Parts while dressed in a plunging blush-coloured satin gown with fringe detailing
Entertainment: Dapper Laughs Daniel O’Reilly tried to get a few laughs alongside Ginuwine (R)
Type on paper? Love Island’s Johnny attempted to chat up Rachel, Maggie and Ann as part of his segment which left little to be desired compared to Wayne Sleep’s impressive tap dancing
Ginuwine then takes to the stage for a rendition of his famous hit Pony, and enlists the help of Malika to sing the last lyrics of each line.
Despite not knowing the lyrics, the rest of the housemates are quick to get up and dance to the famous song, with John cheekily writhing against Maggie.
Following the challenge each of the women got up to share who their winner of the open mic and they voted Courtney as their most talented housemate.
Iconic: Ginuwine then takes to the stage for a rendition of his famous hit Pony, to the delight of his co-stars
Dynamic duo: John even cheekily writhed against Maggie as the song played