RTÉ has officially confirmed the return of Dancing with the Stars.
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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It had previously been reported that DWTS Ireland would be axed after the last season, which saw RTÉ 2FM star Carl Mullan take home the trophy.
But in March, a source has exclusively told Goss.ie that following a very successful season of the show, it had been renewed for another season.
An insider told us: “The show was due to end with the 2023 run. Producers had tried to keep it going but RTÉ bosses had agreed this was the last season.”
“But no one expected such a surge in viewing figures, which to be honest is mainly down to the new hosts Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy, so now RTÉ have done a U-turn.”
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Doireann joined the show after Nicky Byrne stepped down from co-hosting with Jen to go on tour with Westlife.
Our source continued: “The show is the most popular it’s ever been and it’s commercially such a success too, so it would be mad not to give even one more season.”
“Producers are starting to spread the news now, and Jen and Doireann both know they’re wanted for next year. Everyone is really proud and excited that the show will go on.”
