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Jason and Karen lift the Glitterball trophy

Jason Smyth: 'The message is about what's possible'

Dancing with the Stars winner Jason Smyth was an inspiration on the show and won the nation's hearts while dancing on our TV screens.

Dancing with the Stars • 19 Mar 24

Dancing with the Stars: All the action from the final

Oh, what a night! The best final yet!

Dancing with the Stars • 17 Mar 24

David Whelan: "I was out of my comfort zone and I'm very proud of what I've done" [Photo: Kyran O'Brien / kobpix]

David Whelan: 'I'm stronger than I thought I was'

Dancing with the Stars finalist David Whelan has said he's learned that he's stronger than he thought he was after a gruelling three months competing on the show.

Television • 16 Mar 24

Dancing with the Stars' season seven finalists: [clockwise, L-R] Laura Fox, Jason Smyth, David Whelan and Blu Hydrangea

Dancing with the Stars final set to dazzle and delight

This year's Dancing with the Stars final takes place on Sunday night, and it's safe to say that it's going out with a bang and not a whimper.

Television • 16 Mar 24

Jason Smyth on DWTS: 'It's really been a journey'

As he heads into Sunday's final of Dancing with the Stars, Paralympian Jason Smyth has been reflecting on his experiences with pro dance partner Karen Byrne.

Dancing with the Stars • 16 Mar 24

Riverdance will joined by some DWTS legends this Sunday night

It's Riverdancing with the Stars on St Patrick's Day

The Riverdance cast will add an emerald edge to the Dancing with the Stars final on St Patrick's Day this Sunday at 7pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.

Television • 14 Mar 24

David Whelan with pro partner Salome Chachua

David Whelan on that elusive 30 and life after DWTS

Wild Youth musician David Whelan is ready to hit the dancefloor again this weekend on Dancing With The Stars, and says he is "hugely pushing" himself to secure that elusive perfect score and make it into the final.

Television • 09 Mar 24

Join Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy on Dancing with the Stars, Sunday, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, 6:30pm Photos: Kyran O'Brien

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.

Television • 06 Mar 24

Laura Nolan - "I think everyone is, like, a good level this year, so I think they all know they have a bit of a chance"

DWTS professional Laura Nolan predicts final line-up

Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Laura Nolan has predicted the couples that will be in the final of the RTÉ One show next month.

Dancing with the Stars • 06 Feb 24

Jennifer and Doireann host Dancing With the Stars Movie Week

Dancing with the Stars Movie Week: here's the lowdown!

It's Movie Week on Dancing with the Stars and it's time to announce the blockbuster performances fans can look forward to from the top ten this Sunday.

Dancing with the Stars • 26 Jan 24

David Whelan and Salome Chachua in action on Sunday's show All photos: Kyran O'Brien

DWTS' David and Salome save the best for last

Wild Youth singer David Whelan and his professional dance partner Salome Chachua are top of the Dancing with the Stars leaderboard heading into next Sunday's elimination.

Dancing with the Stars • 15 Jan 24

DWTS David Whelan: 'I'd a really tough year last year'

Wild Youth star David Whelan has put a "nightmare" year behind him as he recovered from serious injuries and now gets his kicks on Dancing With the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars • 14 Jan 24

Laura Fox - "I am beyond excited" Photo: Barry McCall

Laura Fox is the sixth Dancing with the Stars hopeful

Radio and television presenter Laura Fox has been revealed as the sixth celebrity taking to the dancefloor for the new series of Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Television • 03 Dec 23

The first five stepping onto the dancefloor are (clockwise) Eileen Dunne, Rosanna Davison, David Whelan, Blu Hydrangea and Miriam Mullins

Eileen Dunne and Rosanna Davison among DWTS lineup

Retired RTÉ newscaster Eileen Dunne and former Miss World Rosanna Davison are among the first five celebrities to be revealed for the new season of Dancing with the Stars.

Television • 01 Dec 23

David Whelan