Ronan Keating admits Christmas will be very different this year - after his eldest daughter emigrated to Australia.
The singer was heartbroken when Missy decided to head to Sydney, Australia to further her acting career. During an appearance on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Ronan admitted Christmas wouldn't be the same without her.
As he chatted with hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid about the upcoming festive celebrations, he admitted he was missing his daughter very much - and lamented over how different this Christmas would be. He explained how having the younger kids around still made things special, but said there would be a hole in their home with Missy's absence.
Speaking on the show, Ronan said: "It's going to be sad. Missy won't be there. She's gone off to Australia. She's going to have a friends Christmas in Sydney. We're going to miss her terribly.
"But we've got the little ones, and the rest of the kids are all with Storm and I this Christmas which will be nice. The Australian family are actually coming to spend Christmas with us, and they've never had a cold Christmas before."
Missy headed to Australia earlier this month to pursue her acting career - as she shared her excitement at starting a new chapter.
Speaking to Goss.ie, Missy said: "I’m moving to Sydney at the end of the month. I’m really looking forward to it. I have lots of family in Australia, and there are some great agencies out there for acting.
"I’m really excited to get out there and start a new chapter. It’s time for a new me. I’ve always enjoyed acting and put it on hold for the last few years as there’s been other things I’ve been interested in, but looking back, acting has always been the thing I enjoyed the most. It’s what I can see myself doing, hopefully, years to come."
Ronan shared the news that Missy was heading Down Under in a sweet Instagram post, as he posted a snap of her cuddling her younger siblings, Cooper, five, and two-year-old Coco.
"Off she goes. Australia watch out @missyykeating is on her way. Heart hurts so much. We are all going to miss her like crazy. I’m so excited for ya Moo moo. Massive thank you to all the team @virginatlantic for taking such great care," he wrote.
Missy's mum Yvonne also posted a tribute to her daughter after spending a weekend together saying goodbye.
"Before Missy moves on to the next chapter in her life, we got to spend the most beautiful weekend with her friends and family and to say our goodbyes before she goes back to London, to get ready for her big move to Australia!!" she wrote, "You wanted this for so long Missy. What an adventure. We will miss you so much but I’m also SO excited for you. You are a formidable, fabulous, fierce woman and will no doubt make the most of the opportunities that come your way. I love you @missyykeating."
