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Sparkle and courage mark Julian Benson's funeral

A sparkly cap was placed at the front of the coffin of the late dancer, choreographer and talent agent, Julian Benson, as his family and friends gathered for his funeral in Donnybrook this morning.

Entertainment • 27 Apr

Julian Benson was celebrated for his creative talent, endless enthusiasm, colourful dress style and cheeky sense of humour

Dancer and choreographer Julian Benson dies aged 54

Julian Benson, dancer, choreographer, talent agent and former judge of RTÉ One TV series Dancing with the Stars has died in Dublin aged 54.

Ireland • 20 Apr

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

There's a Room to Improve special with former DWTS judge Julian Benson, It's movie week on Dancing with the Stars, new arrivals on Call the Midwife, and plenty of GAA action . . .

Television • 27 Jan

Julian Benson to miss Sunday's Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars judge Julian Benson has been forced to pull out of Sunday night's show due to illness.

Dancing with the Stars • 23 Feb 20

Julian Benson opens up on DWTS podcast

Dancing with the Stars judge Julian Benson gives a revealing interview to the Dancing with the Stars Podcast, explaining how dance has helped him live with Cystic Fibrosis.

Dancing with the Stars • 09 Feb 20

Julian Benson has said he is "proud" of Dancing with that Stars' Switch-Up week

Julian Benson 'proud' of DWTS's historic Switch-Up week

Dancing with the Stars Ireland is set to make TV history this Saturday with the first same-sex couples performing, and judge Julian Benson has said he's "very proud" of the message it sends out.

Television • 08 Feb 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

Three new DWTS contestants revealed

Olympic Gold medalist Michael Carruth, Love Islander Yewande Biala and singing priest Fr. Ray Kelly have been revealed as the latest additions of the new series of Dancing With the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars • 06 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

DWTS judges back Love Island's Maura Higgins for show

Dancing With The Stars judges Loraine Barry and Brian Redmond have both backed Love Island star Maura Higgins to take part in an upcoming season of the show.

Television • 25 Aug 19

Best wishes to Julian Benson for a speedy recovery

Dancing with the Stars judge Julian to miss shows

RTÉ has confirmed that Dancing with the Stars judge Julian Benson will miss the next two shows on RTÉ One due to illness.

Dancing with the Stars • 16 Feb 19

The Dancing with the Stars judging trio on The Ray D'Arcy Show

Dancing with the Stars judges predict who could win

Ahead of tonight's first episode of the new series of Dancing with the Stars, the judging line-up joined Ray D'Arcy to chat about this year's contestants and who they've pegged to lift the glitterball trophy.

Dancing with the Stars • 06 Jan 19

Julian Benson - "Believe in your dreams, you can achieve your dreams"

DWTS judge Julian shares his cystic fibrosis story

Dancing with the Stars judge Julian Benson shared his story of living with cystic fibrosis on Friday's Late Late Show, telling host Ryan Tubridy: "I have CF, but CF doesn't have me."

Dancing with the Stars • 25 Mar 18

Erin McGregor with her little brother and MMA star Conor

McGregor had 'some buzz' at Dancing with the Stars

Excitement levels reached fever pitch in the Dancing with the Stars studio on Sunday night as UFC champ Conor McGregor sat 'ringside' to support his older sister Erin as she foxtrotted into the next round.

Dancing with the Stars • 05 Feb 18

Marty Morrissey - "I'm learning. I'm trying to soak it all in. I'm willing to do it. I'm going to try and do it as good as I can."

Marty Morrissey not bothered by DWTS feedback

Marty Morrissey says comments from the Dancing with the Stars judges don't bother him at all because he wants to learn and do his best in the competition.

Dancing with the Stars • 19 Jan 18

DWTS drama - Judge Julian to miss first two shows

Dancing with the Stars judge Julian Benson has been forced to pull out of the first two shows of the new series due to illness, with former Strictly Come Dancing champion Darren Bennett set to sit in as guest judge.

Dancing with the Stars • 05 Jan 18

Waltz up! DWTS judges pick their dream contestants

Dancing with the Stars judges Loraine Barry, Julian Benson and Brian Redmond have revealed their dream contestants for the hit RTÉ One show.

Dancing with the Stars • 24 Aug 17

Loraine Barry - "You then start becoming a little like - 'well, I need this and I need that' - so we do get tougher as we go along"

Loraine Barry says DWTS panel "had to get tougher"

Dancing with the Stars judge Loraine Barry has told RTÉ Entertainment that the panel had to get tougher on contestants as the final nears and admits with high scores come high expectations.

Dancing with the Stars • 23 Mar 17

Aoibhin Garrihy revealed her icon choice on Instagram. Instagram.com/AoibhinGarrihy

Judge Julian returns for Icons Week on DWTS

It's Icons Week on Dancing With The Stars and the six remaining contestants will channel their own personal music heroes as judge Julian Benson returns to the panel.

Dancing with the Stars • 02 Mar 17

Judge Julian is out of Sunday's Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars judge Julian Benson has been forced to pull out of Sunday's show due to illness, with former Strictly Come Dancing champion Darren Bennett set to sit in as guest judge on the night.

Television • 03 Feb 17

Dancing with the Stars judges Julian Benson, Loraine Barry and Brian Redmond

Dancing with the Stars judges ready to rumble and rumba

Dancing with the Stars' Julian Benson has joked that he and fellow judge Brian Redmond are already "looking for bodyguards" ahead of their first difference of opinion in the opening episode on RTÉ One this Sunday.

Television • 05 Jan 17

The dancers will be judged by Julian Benson, Lorraine Barry, and Brian Redmond.

Judges announced for RTÉ's Dancing with the Stars

The judges for RTÉ's Dancing with The Stars have finally been revealed, with Julian Benson, Lorraine Barry, and Brian Redmond on the panel.

Dancing with the Stars • 03 Jan 17

Julian Benson