First look at the new Dancing with the Stars trailer

December 25, 2024
First look at the new Dancing with the Stars trailer

It provides a glimpse into the glitz, glamour and fireworks that await in the new year as Dancing with the Stars returns on Sunday 5 January.

The new run will once again see eleven well-known figures team up with eleven professional dancers to perform a live routine every week.

The eleven celebrities vying for the glitterball trophy this year are: Olympic gold medalist and gymnast Rhys McClenaghan, Ireland AM presenter Elaine Crowley, celebrity chef Kevin Dundon, actress Yasmin Seky, social media star Kayleigh Trappe and meteorologist Joanna Donnelly.

There's also Eurovision singer Mickey Joe Harte, Irish taekwondo Olympian Jack Woolley, comedian Gearóid Farrelly, Mrs. Brown's Boys actor Danny O’Carroll and former Miss Universe Ireland, Aishah Akorede.

Four new professional dancers, Maciej Zieba, Rebecca Scott, Daniela Roze and Alex Vladimirov join returning dancers Robert Rowiński, Simone Arena, Ervinas Merfeldas, Laura Nolan, Stephen Vincent, Denys Samson and Salome Chachua.

Karen Byrne with Jason Smyth after winning last year's Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars will once again be hosted by Doireann Garrihy and Jennifer Zamparelli.

Two-time Dancing with the Stars winner and professional dancer Karen Byrne will join the judging panel in 2025 alongside Loraine Barry, Brian Redmond and Arthur Gourounlian.