Dancing with the Stars (Irish series 5)

Dancing with the Stars is set to return for a fifth series in January 2022 on RTÉ One. This will be the first series in two years after the show was put on a year-long hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dancing with the Stars
Series 5
Country of originRepublic of Ireland
Release
Original networkRTÉ One
Original releaseJanuary 2022 (2022-01)
Series chronology

On 12 November 2021, it was announced that the show would return in the New Year with Nicky Byrne and Jennifer Zamparelli returning as hosts for a fifth and third series, respectively. It was also confirmed that Brian Redmond and Loraine Barry return as judges, however, Julian Benson will not. Joining the panel is Armenian-born choreographer and creative director, Arthur Gourounlian.[1][2][3] It was also confirmed that this season would start with twelve celebrities, rather than eleven as it had been for the previous four instalments.

This season also saw professional dancers, Giulia Dotta, Kai Widdrington and Ryan McShane depart the show.[4]

Couples

On 10 December 2021, during an episode of The Late Late Show, Aengus Mac Grianna, Ellen Keane, Gráinne Seoige and Neil Delamere were announced as the first celebrities to be taking part.

Celebrity Known for Professional Status
Aengus Mac Grianna Former newsreader
Billy McGuinness Aslan guitarist
Cathy Kelly Best-selling author
Ellen Keane Paralympic swimmer
Erica-Cody Singer-songwriter
Gráinne Seoige TV presenter
Jordan Conroy Rugby sevens player
Matthew MacNabb Love Island contestant
Missy Keating Model and influencer
Neil Delamere Comedian
Nicolas Roche Professional cyclist
Nina Carberry Former jockey

References
  1. "Confirmed! Dancing with the Stars back in January". 2021-11-12. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. "Joy for fans as RTÉ set to green-light new series of Dancing with the Stars". independent. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  3. Delaney, Caroline (2021-11-12). "Dancing with the Stars is back in January — and who's the new judge?". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  4. O'Loughlin, Mikie (2021-12-06). "DWTS' Giulia Dotta becomes second pro dancer to leave show this year". RSVP Live. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
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