Last season's Dancing with the Stars champions Jake Carter and Karen Byrne made a welcome return to the dancefloor in the first episode of the new series, and viewers were swooning around the country.
The pair treated audiences to a rendition of one of their best dances from last season - a contemporary number to Harry Styles' Sign of the Times.
The flawless performance reminded everyone just how talented they are.
Broadcaster Maia Dunphy said she got "chills all over again" watching the dance.
And I got chills all over again watching @KarenDWTS & @jakecartermusic doing that contemporary number. ❤️ You guys ❤️ #dwtsirl
— Maïa Dunphy (@MaiaDunphy) January 6, 2019
that contemporary ballroom piece will never not make me emotional. so wonderful @jakecartermusic @KarenDWTS #dwtsirl
— jen (@dwtsmaiarobert) January 6, 2019
@jakecartermusic and @KarenDWTS #perfect. So good to see them on tv #dwtsirl ❤
— Aileen (@AileenCulloty28) January 6, 2019
These guys ❤️#DWTSIrl #DWTS pic.twitter.com/dOKUhm59qw
— Entertainment on RTÉ (@RTE_Ents) January 6, 2019
@jakecartermusic and @KarenDWTS #perfect. So good to see them on tv #dwtsirl ❤
— Aileen (@AileenCulloty28) January 6, 2019
@KarenDWTS great to see you and .@jakecartermusic dancing again. ‘Totes Emosh’ after that, Gorgeous routine, Congratulations guys :)
— MICHAEL O SULLIVAN (@mikegosullivan) January 6, 2019
The action-packed first episode saw the boys strut their stuff for the first time, while Jennifer Zamparelli made her debut as the new host alongside Nicky Byrne.
Needless to say, she nailed it.
OMG go ON @JenniferMaguire with the opening dance number! #DWTSIrl
— Louise McSharry (@louisemcsharry) January 6, 2019
Jennifer Zaparelli is a great addition! Really natural and not at all nervous! @DWTSIRL #DWTSIrl @JenniferMaguire
— MaisieMae (@Mavisdavis74) January 6, 2019
.@JenniferMaguire absolutely NAILED it! That’s how to make an entrance! 💃🏼 #DWTSIrl
— Maureen Catterson (@MoCatterson) January 6, 2019
@DWTSIRL That was one heck of an amazing show! Welcome back! And Jennifer was perfect! 😀❤ #DWTSIrl
— 🎅🎬 Paul Berney 🎵🎄 (@Paul_Berney) January 6, 2019
I vote @JenniferMaguire for the win 👀🔥 #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/Xzm8EiAGHl
— 🌈 TARA BISH (@tarastewartdj) January 6, 2019
@JenniferMaguire you were fantastic tonight! Your natural funny stylish self. Great job 👏 #DWTSIrl
— LBoMck 💜💛 (@Lorabolger) January 6, 2019
Viewers also had plenty of praise for the five contestants who took to the dancefloor - Darren Kennedy, Denis Bastick, Fred Cooke, Johnny Ward and Peter Stringer.
Judging by Twitter, there's a lot of early support for stand-up Fred Cooke...
I never watch - let alone vote - in these celebrity dancing shows. But tuned in to see my old pal @cookefred and he's still got the moves. And still an absolute gent. Vote Fred! #DWTSIRL pic.twitter.com/2zH1ORmT9T
— Peter McGuire (@PeterMcGuireIE) January 6, 2019
Well, Johnny Ward’s in a different class to the others so far. #DWTSIrl
— Philip Nolan (@philipnolan1) January 6, 2019
YES!!! @CookeFred a non dancer but a rhythm!!!! This bodes v v well!! #DWTSIrl
— Ciara Kelly (@ciarakellydoc) January 6, 2019
Not sure that this is even related to a cha cha but it was bloody brilliant 😂😂 Fred is gonna be so entertaining #DWTSIRL
— Senan Behan (@Senendo) January 6, 2019
Go on Denis #revelation @DenisBastick #DWTSIrl
— Ian Dempsey (@IanDempsey) January 6, 2019
Wow! @CookeFred & Giulia Dotta - talk about committing to a performance! Loved it. Fred is what this show is all about. Plenty of rhythm. Great attitude. Room to improve. One to watch I reckon. #DWTSIrl
— Niamh Fitzpatrick (@NFitzPsychology) January 6, 2019
I thought @DenisBastick did a brilliant job for that first dance! #DWTSIrl
— Pippa (@pippadoyle92) January 6, 2019
Someone's gonna have to go full Tonya Harding if they want to beat Johnny based on that! Some moves for first week #DWTSIrl
— Eoghan McDermott (@eoghanmcdermo) January 6, 2019
Vote for Fred. This moonwalk alone deserves it. Go Fred Go! #DWTSIrl https://t.co/cw95espBFt
— Jarlath Regan (@Jarlath) January 6, 2019
Fred to win #DWTSIrl
— Val (@magnumlady) January 6, 2019
Johhny ward!!! Smashed it lad 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Well done, super stuff #DWTSIrl
— amy fitzpatrick (@amyfitzpatric14) January 6, 2019
And we just had to include this tweet.
When your Mam says it's chips for dinner #DWTSIRL pic.twitter.com/lCeJxkwNt5
— Enda Conway (@EndaConway) January 6, 2019
What a first show! We can't wait to see what the girls have in store next week.
Dancing with the Stars continues on Sunday at 6.30pm on RTÉ One.
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