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Dancing with the Stars reveals semi-final plans

Dancing with the Stars is pulling out all the stops to make this Sunday's semi-final a classic.

Carl Mullan and his pro partner Emily Barker have been crowned Dancing with the Stars champions for 2023.

DWTS Grand Finale: Carl Mullan crowned champion!

Sensational, emotional and high energy are just some of the words that describe the final of Dancing with the Stars 2023.

Television • 20 Mar 23

Dancing with the Stars winners Emily Barker and Carl Mullan

Carl Mullan and Emily Barker win Dancing with the Stars

Carl Mullan and his professional partner Emily Barker have been crowned Dancing with the Stars champions for 2023.

Television • 20 Mar 23

Loraine Barry - "I think we have a fantastic final ahead of us" All photos: Kyran O'Brien

Here's what surprised Loraine Barry the most on DWTS

Ahead of the final of Dancing with the Stars, head judge Loraine Barry has told RTÉ Entertainment that what surprised her the most about this year's contestants was "the dedication - what they put into it".

Television • 17 Mar 23

Return of champions - Lottie Ryan and Jake Carter

Lottie and Jake 'so excited' about DWTS return

It may be quarter-final night on Sunday's Dancing with the Stars - but there's also a bit of rivalry between two former winners as Lottie Ryan and Jake Carter return to captain a side each in the Team Dance.

Television • 04 Mar 23

Eyes on the prize - Brooke Scullion and her professional dance partner Robert Rowiński

'Eurovision was a doddle compared to DWTS'

Dancing with the Stars contestant Brooke Scullion has said representing Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest was "a doddle" when compared to the nerve-racking dancefloor demands of the RTÉ One show.

Dancing with the Stars • 25 Feb 23

Glee star Damian McGinty joins Dancing with the Stars

Glee star Damian McGinty is the seventh celebrity announced for season six of Dancing with the Stars, which returns to RTÉ One in January.

Dancing with the Stars • 06 Dec 22

Dr Marie Cassidy - "I haven't stopped smiling since I was asked to be part of Dancing with the Stars" Photos credit: Barry McCall

Dr Marie Cassidy joins Dancing with the Stars line-up

Dr Marie Cassidy has been revealed as the fifth contestant taking part in Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player in January.

Television • 04 Dec 22

Brooke, Paul, Suzanne and Panti all have their dance card full

DWTS newbies ready to rhumba

The first four contestants for the new series of Dancing With The Stars have revealed why they are taking part in the show, with Panti Bliss saying, "I've already worked with Twink and Linda Martin so I'm afraid of nobody!"

Television • 03 Dec 22

Panti Bliss, Brooke Scullion, Paul Brogan and Suzanne Jackson are the first celebrities announced for Dancing with the Stars

The first four contestants for DWTS have been revealed

The first four celebrity contestants for the next run of Dancing with the Stars - which begins on RTÉ One in January - have been unveiled and will be exclusively interviewed on Friday night's Late Late Show.

Television • 01 Dec 22

Top tips for Ireland's Eurovision hopefuls

The Executive Producer in charge of Eurovision and Head of the Irish Delegation has offered his advice for anyone hoping to represent Ireland in next year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision Song Contest • 24 Oct 22

Brooke Scullion performing in the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Thursday night - "I am so proud of how far I've come and the support from home has been amazing" Photo: Sarah Louise Bennett / EBU

Brooke Scullion proud and grateful after Eurovision bid

Ireland's Eurovision contestant Brooke Scullion has thanked people for their support after missing out on a place in Saturday's grand final.

Eurovision • 13 May 22

Ireland's Brooke Scullion lit up the stage during the second Eurovision semi-final but didn't qualify for Saturday's grand final. Photo credit: EBU

Ireland misses out on place in Eurovision grand final

Ireland's Eurovision hopeful Brooke Scullion lit up the stage at the PalaOlimpico in Turin during the song contest's second semi-final but failed to land a spot in Saturday's grand final.

Eurovision • 12 May 22

The Co Derry singer will be the 10th performer in the 18-strong semi-final line-up tonight. The semi-final is on RTÉ2, the RTÉ Player and RTÉ Radio 1 from 8:00pm

Taoiseach and stars wish Brooke the best in Eurovision

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has joined stars from the world of music in wishing Ireland's Eurovision hopeful Brooke Scullion the best ahead of her performance in tonight's second semi-final in Turin.

Eurovision • 12 May 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Thursday

Brooke Scullion makes her Eurovision debut, architect Róisín Murphy unveils her Big City Plan, Rob and Romesh decide to open a restaurant, while there's a Cary Grant comic double bill on the Beeb. . .

Television • 12 May 22

Brooke Scullion: "If I can qualify for Saturday, I will levitate. I'll just take flight!" Image: Corrine Cumming / EBU

Ireland's Brooke bracing herself for Eurovision voting

Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest hopeful Brooke Scullion says she is bracing herself for the voting in tonight's second semi-final but is doing her best to focus on nailing her song at the PalaOlimpico in Turin.

Eurovision 2022 • 12 May 22

Brooke Scullion rehearsing ahead of her Eurovision debut (Pic: Andres Poveda)

Brooke completes rehearsals as celebs wish her well

Brooke Scullion's former The Voice UK mentor Meghan Trainor is among music and TV stars who have sent their best wishes to Ireland's Eurovision hopeful ahead of her performance of her song That's Rich at the second Eurovision Semi-Final tomorrow night.

Eurovision 2022 • 11 May 22

Kalush Orchestra's much-fancied song is called Stefania Photo: Marco Bertorello / AFP

Ukraine through to Eurovision Song Contest final

The Eurovision Song Contest favourites, Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra, received a standing ovation during Tuesday night's semi-final as they booked their home nation's place in Saturday's grand final in Turin.

Eurovision • 10 May 22

Brooke Scullion. All photos: Andres Poveda

Brooke appeals for more radio play before Euro semi

Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest hopeful Brooke Scullion has appealed for more radio play for her song That's Rich before she performs at this Thursday's second semi-final in Turin.

Eurovision • 10 May 22

Eurovision star Linda Martin to deliver Irish votes

1992 Eurovision winner Linda Martin has been announced as the spokesperson for the Irish jury and will deliver the votes during this year's song contest.

Eurovision • 09 May 22

Irish Eurovision hopeful says everything's to play for

Ireland's Eurovision hopeful Brooke Scullion has said "everything's to play for" as she prepares to compete in the song contest during the week.

Eurovision • 08 May 22

Eurovision hopeful Brooke pays tribute to Dana

Brooke Scullion, who represents Ireland in this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her song That's Rich, has paid tribute to Dana, Ireland's very first Eurovision winner in 1970.

Brooke Scullion • 06 May 22

Brooke Scullion takes off for Turin and the Eurovision

This Bank Holiday Monday saw saw Brooke Scullion head off to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin.

Eurovision Song Contest • 02 May 22

Brooke Scullion's grannies Sheila (left) and Peggy

Eurovision star's grannies steal the show on Late Late

The grannies of Ireland's Eurovision hopeful Brooke Scullion proved that star quality runs in the family on Friday's Late Late Show on RTÉ One.

Music • 30 Apr 22

Tonight's Late Late Show line-up revealed

Jim Gavin, Cecelia Ahern and Brooke Scullion are among Ryan Tubridy's guests on this week's edition of The Late Late Show.

Television • 29 Apr 22