It was all about the glitz and glam at the annual Strictly Against Breast Cancer event last night.
The pink carpet was rolled out at Dublin’s Convention Centre as stars from TV, music and sport all came together to support Breast Cancer Research.
The glamorous event was hosted by 2FM presenter Nicky Byrne, with presenter Edward Smith taking on hosting duties back stage in the green room.
Host with the most: Edward on the pink carpet | RICHIE STOKES
Strictly stylish: Before taking to the stage | BRIAN MCEVOY
Fashion Forward: Lorraine Keane judged the competition | BRIAN MCEVOY
Flawless: Judge Eoghan McDermott and girlfriend Jo Archbold | BRIAN MCEVOY
Nine stars came together to compete in the dance competition, learning dances such as the cha cha and the salsa.
Celebrity contestants included Tv3 Sports presenter Tommy Martin, Rte Weather woman Helen Curran, TV3’s Elaine Crowley and Fair City’s Jenny Dixon and George McMahon.
Model Karena Graham also hit the dance floor with sportsman Shane Byrne, while Tv3’s Deric Hartigan and Roisin Tierney Crowe also showed off their moves.
Stunning: Karena danced with Shane Byrne | BRIAN MCEVOY
Judging the dances this year was choreographer and RTE host Eoghan McDermott, Lorraine Keane, Emma Hannigan and Gerald Keane.
This year’s winning couple was cancer survivor Paula McClean and her dance partner Stephen Hegarty.
Eoghan McDermott had clearly been blown away by the couple earlier in the night
Winners: Paula and Stephen stole the show | BRIAN MCEVOY
When asking what he thought of the dance he said: “This is going to be controversial because both my mother and girlfriend are here – but you are the hottest woman in the room tonight.”
All money raised on the night will go towards Breast Cancer Research.
