Runner-up claims ‘Star’ winner got special treatment

RTÉ yesterday refused to be drawn into an argument over claims that You’re a Star winner Chris Doran got preferential treatment.

Runner-up claims ‘Star’ winner got special treatment

Finalist James Kilbane claimed Mr Doran’s song was put together by a professional Westlife team in a professional studio. Mr Kilbane’s, meanwhile, was created in-house in RTÉ.

RTÉ refused to be dragged into the controversy, insisting that there was a level playing pitch for both players at all times.

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