Legendary jockey Nina Carberry is set to join Davy Fitzgerald, Anna Geary and Donncha O'Callaghan on the coaching panel on RTÉ One’s hit show Ireland’s Fittest Family, which is set to return to the screens for an incredible tenth season.
The new appointment follows former coach Derval O'Rourke's decision to leave the show. Despite feeling like she was "breaking up our gang" and being "really proud" of her seven years on the show, the former sprint hurdles athlete said she needed more time to prioritise her family and business.
Posting a photo of herself and her fellow Fittest Family coaches to Instagram, she wrote:
"I know how loved the show is & I have loved being part of it but the reality is that there is only so much time & I need to prioritise it – between my kids, my business which is embarking on a really exciting phase, being a part of the RTE TV athletics coverage & all the other balls I seem to juggle every summer something had to give"
Commenting on taking on the new role, Nina said: "Ireland’s Fittest Family has always been a hit in our house, so it makes it extra special to be joining the lineup of coaches."
"I’ve big shoes to fill as I’ve always been a fan of Derval’s but of course, I’m in it to win so Donncha, Anna and Davy, step aside I’m ready to take you all on! If you are the family for me, please apply now."
Alan Tyler, Head of Entertainment Commissioning, RTÉ said: "We’re delighted to have Nina Carberry join this very special show as it returns for its 10th season. In her extremely successful career as a jockey, Nina showed just how competitive she is, and we can’t wait to see that transfer to Ireland’s Fittest Family."
The Fittest Family coaches are all looking for families to compete, so if your family has what it takes apply now: https://animo.submit.com/show/13
