Dancing with the Stars pro Emily Barker has confirmed her departure from the show.
Last month, RTÉ confirmed the popular show will return to our screens in January 2024, with Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy at the helm.
11 celebrities will take to the dance floor and show off their moves, in a bid to win the Glitterball Trophy.
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Earlier this year, RTÉ 2FM Breakfast star Carl Mullan and his pro partner Emily took home the trophy.
The professional dancer has since announced her departure from Dancing with the Stars, after being a part of the show since 2017.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday evening, the blonde beauty wrote: “Unfortunately I won’t be returning to @dwtsirl this year 🥰.”
“I’ve had 6 wonderful seasons on the show since starting at age 18… I’ve given my absolute everything to the production for years and have loved every moment of helping my celebrities improve year on year 🥹.”
“Thank you to all of my celebrity partners for trusting me and always giving me 1000% effort in rehearsals 🤍🫶🏼,” Emily continued.
“It’s been an amazing ride!! 3 finals and a win later and I’m hanging up my dwts dance shoes for the foreseeable 🤍.”
“Thankyou to everyone who has supported me over the years… I’m ready to move onto this next chapter in my life, running my business and doing NEW THINGS 🤍.”
“Watch this space 🫶🏼.”
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Emily’s latest Dancing with the Stars partner commented: “One of the greatest people I’ve ever got to know ❤️ Will always be so grateful for everything.”
“Fully thought I’d get to about week 4 and then be gone but you believed in me from the very beginning and pushed me to do things I never EVER thought I’d be able to do 😂❤️.”
“Thank you for putting up with my meltdowns, panic attacks and sheer clumsiness every week 😂❤️ So grateful for everything and for making a friend like you during DWTS.”
“You’ll be missed so much next season. Congrats on an amazing six seasons and you’re bowing out as a champ 👸👑❤️🥳.”
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Other well-known faces took to the comments section to wish Emily the best for the future.
James Patrice wrote: “Emily, you absolute LEGEND 💖 Thank you for always being so kind on and off the dancefloor and for always obliging us with the 47 MILLION INTERVIEWS we’d make you do when you barely had time to catch your breath 😭 You’re one seriously talented lady. The world is your dancefloor doll! ❤️ x.”
Muireann O’Connell said: “Ahh Emily, you were a joy to watch! Gorgeous dancer! Best of luck with everything 🙌🙌🙌👏👏.”
Meanwhile, Dancing with the Stars host Jennifer Zamparelli commented: “Oh god this is desperate news!! You will be so missed. Best of luck for the future you’re an absolute star xxx.”
