The exiled pop king flew yesterday, via private plane, to the Irish city of Kilkenny, where he is thought to perform on the stage with legend Bob Dylan.

When the plane landed, Jackson came out, accompanied by his three children and other two persons and headed straight for the Blackwater Castle hotel, where he is said to be the personal guest of none other than the Lord of the Dance, Michael Flatley.

Michael and his three offsprings had their faces hidden with masks, scarves and hats and they made no gesture as to even acknowledge the presence of the journalists on the airport. They were, later on, followed at the hotel by 27 designer bags, filled with Michael's wardrobe.

The cameo appearance is scheduled to take place tonight and more than 20,000 fans who got word of The King's arrival are anxiously expecting the beginning of the show. All of them are actually hoping for a major come-back from Jacko.