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Laura Nolan and Rhys McClenaghan are the Dancing with the Stars champions for 2025

DWTS champion Rhys hails 'the power of dance'

Dancing with the Stars winner Rhys McClenaghan has said that taking part in the show gave him the same feeling as competing in gymnastics and hailed "the power of dance and expressing yourself through movement and emotions".

Dancing with the Stars • 17 Mar

Kayleigh Trappe with her professional dance partner Ervinas Merfeldas - "We couldn't have asked for a better group. Honestly, we've just been so close" Photo: Kyran O'Brien

Kayleigh reveals best DWTS laughs - and what hit home

TikTok star Kayleigh Trappe has told RTÉ Entertainment she is feeling all the emotions ahead of the final of Dancing with the Stars, remembering the funniest moments during the series - and treasuring how the experience has made her family closer.

Dancing with the Stars • 15 Mar

Rhys McClenaghan wants to 'really enjoy' DWTS final

After months of hard work and delightful dancing it's all coming down to next Sunday's Dancing with the Stars Final for gymnastics star Rhys McClenaghan.

Dancing with the Stars • 12 Mar

Laura Nolan said of her dance partnership with Rhys McClenaghan - "It's really important that we come off the show saying, 'We did everything we could'" Photos: Kyran O'Brien

DWTS' Rhys and Laura still can't agree on one thing...

Dancing with the Stars' Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan and his professional dance partner Laura Nolan have told RTÉ Entertainment there is still one thing they can't agree on: which of them is the most competitive.

Television • 02 Mar

Rhys McClenaghan: "It's challenging the more dances I've got in my head now, but that's one of the main reasons I wanted to do the show was for this challenge, and I welcome it."

Rhys McClenaghan says DWTS is getting more challenging

Rhys McClenaghan has said Dancing with the Stars is getting "more challenging" as he progresses in the competition.

Dancing with the Stars • 02 Feb

Rhys McClenaghan on DWTS: 'it's been so much fun!'

Gymnast Rhys McClenaghan is having the time of his life so far on Dancing with the Stars. Three weeks in and the Olympic gold medallist, along with his pro partner Laura Nolan, are sitting pretty at the top of the leader board.

Dancing with the Stars • 21 Jan

Rhys and Laura top Dancing with the Stars leaderboard

Rhys McClenaghan and his professional partner Laura Nolan have topped the Dancing with the Stars leaderboard with their powerful Tango, while Jack Woolley and Alex Vladimirov follow closely behind after a supremely confident Cha Cha Cha.

Dancing with the Stars • 13 Jan

DWTS' Laura Nolan and Matthew MacNabb engaged

Dancing with the Stars couple Laura Nolan and Matthew MacNaab have announced their engagement.

Television • 11 Nov 24

Laura Nolan on Dancing with the Stars with partner Matthew McNabb

Watch: Laura Nolan: 'Dance is accessible for everybody'

From a young age, Laura Nolan's passion for dance shaped her entire life. The Lucan native started dancing at just three years old and has built her impressive career, in both competitive and professional dance, through sheer hard work and dedication.

Television • 10 Oct 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

Davy Russell and Laura Nolan will dance a Quickstep on tonight's show

New partner for Davy Russell on tonight's DWTS

Jockey Davy Russell will perform with professional dancer Laura Nolan on tonight's Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player because Russell's regular professional dance partner Kylee Vincent is ill this weekend.

Dancing with the Stars • 14 Jan 24

Shane Quigley Murphy: 'Laura brings me down to earth'

Ahead of Sunday's Dancing With the Stars, Fair City star Shane Quigley Murphy and pro dancer Laura Nolan talk about their experiences so far.

Dancing with the Stars • 13 Jan 24

DWTS's McGahern to grand marshal Cavan's parade

Comedian and actor Kevin McGahern - who became the seventh celebrity to exit Dancing with the Stars - is to grand marshal the Cavan St Patrick's Day parade.

Television • 13 Mar 23

Laura Nolan and Matthew MacNabb were guests on Monday's Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1

DWTS romance became "a natural thing" for couple

Dancing with the Stars semi-finalists Matthew MacNabb and Laura Nolan have told Ryan Tubridy that becoming a couple off the dancefloor is "just a natural thing that happened between us".

Dancing with the Stars • 21 Mar 22

Matthew MacNabb laughs off DWTS romance rumours

Matthew MacNabb is remaining a coy boy over rumours of romance between him and his pro-dance partner Laura Nolan on Dancing With The Stars, saying, "I haven't got a clue about what everyone is on about!"

Dancing with the Stars • 12 Mar 22

Matthew MacNabb - "I've got Laura by my side, who's an unbelievable dancer and great person. She supports me"

DWTS pair argue loads - and are huge fans of each other

Dancing with the Stars contestant Matthew MacNabb has paid tribute to his "brilliant" professional dance partner Laura Nolan, telling RTÉ Entertainment that although they have many an argument in training, their bond grows stronger by the day.

Dancing with the Stars • 18 Feb 22

Here's the latest DWTS podcast

In the latest Dancing with the Stars podcast, Lottie, Lyra and Brian attempt to compose themselves after the emotional rollercoaster that was Dedicated Dance Week.

Dancing with the Stars • 14 Feb 22

Laura Nolan and Matthew MacNabb take to the floor again on Sunday's Dancing with the Stars, 6:30pm, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

We know what we have to do, say DWTS couple

Dancing with the Stars professional Laura Nolan has told RTÉ Entertainment that she and dance partner Matthew MacNabb know what they have to do to avoid being the first pair eliminated from the new series on Sunday night.

Dancing with the Stars • 22 Jan 22

Brian with his dance partner Laura Nolan on last week's DWTS

"I'm sure my mum is smiling down on me" - DWTS' Brian

Dancing with The Stars hopeful Brian Dowling has revealed that he's sure his late mother is smiling down on him as he competes to win the coveted glitter ball crown on the popular dance show.

Dancing with the Stars • 12 Jan 20

Laura Nolan