Neil Delamere, Ellen Keane, Aengus Mac Grianna and Gráinne Seoige were revealed on Friday's Late Late Show as the first four contestants for the new series of Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ One.
The four dancefloor hopefuls joined Late Late host Ryan Tubridy in-studio to talk about taking part in the competition on RTÉ One in January.
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Twelve couples will compete to become Dancing with the Stars champions. More contestants will be revealed in the coming days.
Broadcaster and entrepreneur Seoige has described herself as "excited and petrified in equal measure" about the show.
"I've always wanted to learn to dance, and now, I'm getting the chance to learn from the very best in the country. Let's see how it goes!" she added.
Comedian Delamere said he is "hoping to discover a hitherto entirely absent talent for dancing".
"I currently dance like a full back shepherding the ball out of play, but hopefully that changes over the next few weeks," he admitted. "Some of my friends from the comedy scene have been on the show and raved about how much craic it was, so I can't wait."
Paralympic swimming champion Keane has described herself as "in it to win it", but is also "really looking forward to having a good time, learning new skills and making new friends".
"I'm loving this because I get to be dry and have my hair and make-up done and experience all the glamour that comes with Dancing with the Stars," she added. "I can't wait to show people what I can do."
Broadcaster and longtime RTÉ News favourite Mac Grianna has said he loves "a challenge that pushes me way out of my comfort zone".
"Dancing with the Stars is high energy showbusiness and is definitely the most physically demanding challenge I have ever undertaken," he enthused. "Given that I don't dance, I am both excited and terrified about the weeks ahead."
Dancing with the Stars, hosted by Jennifer Zamparelli and Nicky Byrne, will be brightening up Sunday nights from January on RTÉ One.
Judges Loraine Barry and Brian Redmond will be back to give their verdicts and will be joined by a new judging panel member, dancer and acclaimed choreographer Arthur Gourounlian.
Social reporter James Patrice will once again be behind the scenes for all the news across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter.
