Memoir was too early says Ronan Keating

The former Boyzone star said he would advise his younger self to have waited until later in life rather than writing the 2001 autobiography when he was 24.

In a radio interview, he said: “Really that book was a little premature. I was a kid when I wrote that.”

His admission comes as more and more young stars are persuaded to publish their stories after barely any time in the public spotlight. Jessie J, who is also 24, has a book deal despite releasing her debut album only 18 months ago, and X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos, also 24, will release her memoir next month.

In contrast, Rolling Stones star Keith Richards was 66 when his book was published, and Rod Stewart – whose autobiography comes out this year – is now 67.

Since Keating’s book came out he announced his group has reformed, he separated from wife Yvonne after 14 years of marriage, and his friend and bandmate Stephen Gately died three years ago.

“I came out of a successful boy band and my solo career was doing well; all these offers on the table to do a book,” he said.

Speculating on advice for his younger self about writing a book, he said: “I would have said don’t – wait. I could write a hell of a book right now.