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Meet new DWTS judge Arthur Gourounlian

Dancing with the Stars is back tonight with 12 new contestants - but there's also a new judge in town. He's Arthur Gourounlian, and talks here to RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne about his 'biggest dream' come true.

Dancing with the Stars • 09 Jan 22

Lottie Ryan speaks about drink spiking incident

2fm presenter Lotte Ryan has revealed that she and her younger sister Bonnie were left "hanging on to the wall" after they had their drinks spiked on a night out in Dublin over ten years ago.

Lottie Ryan • 08 Nov 21

Jennifer Zamparelli returns with Home Advantage on Saturday on RTÉ One at 8:30pm

TV Timeout: Jennifer Zamparelli

Jennifer Zamparelli shares her go-to TV shows and why she would love her family to take part in Ireland's Fittest Families - it's not just for the craic!

Television • 11 Sep 21

Zamparelli says who should present the Late Late next

Jennifer Zamparelli has revealed who she thinks should be the next presenter of The Late Late Show and whether or not she thinks it should be a woman.

Television • 31 Aug 21

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

Tonight's top picks include the return of French detective Baptiste, some more Irish place name fun with Creedon's Atlas of Ireland, some Star Wars and Jim Sheridan's version of The Secret of the Scriptures . . .

Television • 18 Jul 21

Jennifer Zamparelli - "I think it'll be great fun"

Jennifer Zamparelli to host family quiz show on RTÉ One

RTÉ 2FM's Jennifer Zamparelli is to host Home Advantage, a new family quiz show coming soon to RTÉ One - and you can apply to take part.

Television • 14 Mar 21

Lottie Ryan - "We could not be happier" Photo: RTÉ Guide

Lottie Ryan reveals her baby's gender

RTÉ 2FM presenter Lottie Ryan has revealed that she and her husband Fabio Aprile are expecting a baby boy.

Radio • 05 Mar 21

What's on? 10 top telly tips for Saturday December 12

It's semi-final night on Strictly Come Dancing, Gary Barlow's in London's Natural History Museum, Deirdre O'Kane talks to Jason Byrne, The Vow comes to an end, and Pointless Celebrities calls on comedians . . .

Television • 12 Dec 20

Jennifer Zamparelli: "I had so much planned for this year with my family and had a lot to look forward to and it was all gone".

Zamparelli: 'I absolutely lost my mind turning 40'

Jennifer Zamparelli has opened up about having panic attacks and asking herself "big questions" after a milestone birthday in April.

Television • 06 Dec 20

Baz Ashmawy - "We all get to raise a few quid for some well-deserving charities and raise a few smiles at the same time"

Baz Ashmawy joins RTÉ Does Comic Relief host line-up

Baz Ashmawy has joined the presenter line-up for this Friday's RTÉ Does Comic Relief on RTÉ One at 8pm with the show extended as more guests are announced.

Comic Relief • 22 Jun 20

RTÉ Does Comic Relief takes place on Friday, June 26 from 8pm

RTÉ announces Comic Relief fundraiser

RTÉ, in association with Comic Relief, will bring the cream of Irish comedy and entertainment together to raise a laugh, as well as much-needed funds for the Irish charity sector on Friday, June 26.

Television • 09 Jun 20

Lottie Ryan and Pasquale La Rocca hear the result All photos: Kyran O'Brien

Lottie and Pasquale win Dancing with the Stars

Lottie Ryan and professional dance partner Pasquale La Rocca have been crowned Dancing with the Stars champions for 2020.

Dancing with the Stars • 16 Mar 20

What's on? TV picks for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

If you're going no further than the sofa - and even if you are - here are two dozen tips from the tons of telly worth watching between Friday and Sunday. . .

Television • 28 Feb 20

Lottie Ryan being 'pushed to the limit' ahead of DWTS

Lottie Ryan has revealed that she is being 'pushed to the limit' ahead of making her Dancing with the Stars debut on Sunday, but joked that getting slagged off by her 2fm colleague's and hosts Jennifer Zamparelli and Nicky Byrne keeps her grounded.

Dancing with the Stars • 09 Jan 20

Listen! New podcast for Dancing with the Stars fans

Every Monday morning after Dancing with the Stars, James Patrice will bring you extra behind-the-scenes news in a brand new weekly podcast.

Dancing with the Stars • 06 Jan 20

In Pictures: Dancing With The Stars returns

The return of Dancing with the Stars was a suitably spectacular affair. The fourth season kicked off in style as the five celebrity male dancers made their dancefloor debut. Relive all the best moments with our photo gallery.

Dancing with the Stars • 05 Jan 20

Ryan Andrews and his partner Giulia Gotta are top of the leaderboard after week 1

Dancing with the Stars gets 2020 off to a roaring start

The fourth run of Dancing with the Stars kicked off on Sunday night with a glittertastic opening number which got the proceedings off to an energetic start.

Dancing with the Stars • 05 Jan 20

Jennifer Zamparelli and Nicky Byrne back to present the fourth season of Dancing with the Stars

It's boys night on Dancing With The Stars

Dancing With The Stars is back on-air tonight, with the fourth series of the popular show kicking off with boys night, giving viewers the chance to see the five men who have committed to dance their socks off over the coming weeks and months.

Dancing with the Stars • 05 Jan 20

Mary Kennedy and Aidan Fogarty complete Dancing with the Stars line-up

Mary Kennedy & Aidan Fogarty for Dancing with the Stars

TV presenter Mary Kennedy and Kilkenny hurler Aidan Fogarty are the final contestants to be confirmed for the new series of Dancing with the Stars when it returns to RTÉ One on Sunday, January 5.

Dancing with the Stars • 10 Dec 19

Gráinne Gallanagh - "I actually cannot wait to get stuck into rehearsals and then for the live shows to begin"

Model Gráinne Gallanagh is the fifth DWTS contestant

Model Gráinne Gallanagh has been confirmed as the fifth contestant for the new series of Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ One.

Television • 05 Dec 19

Sinead O'Carroll - Had her first day of training on Monday

B*Witched's Sinead O'Carroll joins DWTS

B*Witched's Sinead O'Carroll has been confirmed as the fourth contestant on RTÉ One's Dancing with the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars • 03 Dec 19

Lottie Ryan and Ryan Andrews - Will be taking to the dancefloor on RTÉ One from Sunday, January 5

2FM's Lottie Ryan & Fair City's Ryan Andrews for DWTS

2FM's Lottie Ryan and Fair City star Ryan Andrews have been announced as the next two contestants for the new series of Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ One.

Dancing with the Stars • 03 Dec 19

Glenda Gilson is first Dancing with the Stars celeb

Presenter Glenda Gilson has been revealed as the first celebrity who will be taking part in the new series of Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ One in January.

Dancing with the Stars • 03 Dec 19

Zamparelli doles out advice for BTS Twitter trolls

2FM presenter Jennifer Zamparelli has doled out some advice after being trolled by fans of K-pop group BTS on Twitter.

Radio • 14 Aug 19

Bernard O'Shea making his theatrical stage debut in Little Miss Sunshine next month

O'Shea says DWTS gave him confidence for stage debut

Bernard O'Shea has said that taking part in Dancing with the Stars has given him confidence to take on projects he might not have considered before, as he prepares to make his theatrical acting debut in the Little Miss Sunshine musical next month.

Theatre • 26 Jul 19