RTÉ’s Dancing With The Stars presenters Doireann Garrihy and Jennifer Zamparelli are set to hit the dancefloor this weekend.
This Sunday will see a big twist in Dancing with the Stars history when, for one night only, the two presenters will compete against each other on the dance floor in a dance showdown of epic proportions.
Both presenters will take part in the competition’s annual Team Dance, each captaining a team of celebrities and their professional partners.
The dances will be scored by the judges, Loraine Barry, Brian Redmond and Arthur Gourounlian.
The first team will be made up of Wild Youth star, David Whelan and his partner Salome Chachua, Paralympian, Jason Smyth and his partner Karen Byrne and TV and radio presenter Laura Fox and her partner Denys Samson – they will be known as the ‘Party Animals’ and will be joined by captain, Jennifer Zamparelli and her partner for the night Robert Rowiński.
Speaking on her upcoming performance Jennifer said: “This week is going to be a week to remember! I haven’t slept a wink; I’m absolutely terrified about falling on my backside and I really don’t want to let the team down!”
“It’s a lot of pressure BUT it’s an opportunity not to be missed! I mean, to put ourselves in the dancers’ shoes for two minutes?”
“It’s going to be a lot of fun and I’ll be knocking up to Brian Redmond during this week to make sure he hasn’t forgotten how to use that 10 paddle.”
The second team will consist of, drag superstar, Blu Hydrangea and their partner Simone Arena, former jockey Davy Russell and his partner Kylee Vincent, and TV presenter Katja Mia and her partner Ervinas Merfeldas – they will be known as the ‘Dancing Divas’ and will be on the floor captained by Doireann Garrihy alongside, pro dancer, Montel Hewson.
Doireann shared her feelings on her competitive dance debut saying: “I am equal parts terrified and absolutely buzzing.”
“If Arthur isn’t screaming something about crumpets, I’ll have failed miserably. I’m ready to give it socks. Roll on Sunday – bring it on Jen!”
Dancing With The Stars continues on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player this Sunday, March 3 at 6:30pm.
