I am very excited to announce that after 16 years I am making a return to Irish TV, taking the helm on RTE’s brand new ‘Dancing With The Stars’.

I know there have been rumours circulating that I may be hosting, but up until today I wasn’t able to confirm if my schedule would allow me to be involved in the show or not…. so now I can finally officially announce that I WILL be stepping into Brucie’s twinkle-toed shoes!!

Working back on Irish soil, while being close to my family again is the perfect scenario. It will be a busy few months with lots of other projects happening overseas as well… (no rest for the wicked eh?!)

I am also delighted that I get to work with the lovely Nicky Byrne. Having taken part in the UK version of the show, he will be well up to speed on his Tango and his Waltz and will know what our contestants are going through each week.

For years I have been looking for the right project to bring me back to Irish TV and as soon as I was offered the role on ‘Dancing With The Stars’ I didn’t hesitate. The team and I are really looking forward to entertaining the nation by combining a much loved format with a uniquely Irish spin (no pun intended!) on Jan 8th

Until then….Keeeeeep Dannncinnnnng!

A x