Singer-songwriter Mickey Joe Harte is the latest celebrity announced for the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars.
The Lifford-born musician first captured the nation's attention two decades ago as the first-ever winner of You're a Star.
He went on to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2003 in Latvia, performing We've Got the World Tonight and finishing eleventh on the scoreboard.
Speaking about joining Dancing with the Stars, Harte said: "I just thought the time felt right. Honestly, even a few years ago, I probably wouldn't have been as open to it.
"But I think with Eurovision last year and Bambie Thug doing so well, it felt like there's a nice buzz out there. I think it's just the right time and I'm not getting any younger!"
He added of getting used to performing without his guitar: "I don't have the crutch anymore, the guitar or the microphone.
"I tend to talk when I'm doing gigs and get the crowd going. You just have to go out there, do your thing, dance, and make sure that you're on it. There's no warming yourself into the gig, you're straight on!"
Harte is the fifth celebrity to be announced, following Thursday morning's reveal of Irish taekwondo Olympian Jack Woolley.
Earlier this week, comedian Gearóid Farrelly, Mrs Brown’s Boys actor Danny O'Carroll, and former Miss Universe Ireland Aishah Akorede were revealed as the first three hopefuls who will be vying for the glitterball trophy in early 2025.
Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy will be returning to host the show in January, while two-time Dancing with the Stars winner and professional dancer Karen Byrne will join the judging panel, alongside longstanding judges Loraine Barry, Brian Redmond, and Arthur Gourounlian.
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