As part of switch-up week on Dancing with the Stars, two celebrities will take to the dancefloor in same-sex pairings.
In a first for both the Irish and UK version of the show, there will be an all-male partnership, and an all-female one too.
Brian Dowling is set to dance with Kai Widdrington, while Lottie Ryan will perform with Emily Barker this Saturday night.
“This is about visibility and starting a conversation,” Brian said. “Myself and Kai can now dance on the biggest entertainment show on Irish television, I think that is phenomenal.”
He continued, “It has taken a long time to get Ireland here and I’m chuffed that I can be part of that.
“This is celebrating the fact that two guys can dance together on national television. I will be emotional on the night. I’m an out gay man and I’m married, and this is really important to me.”
Lottie Ryan went on to say, “For a prime time family show to be so progressive and inclusive is an honour to be part of.
“Emily is someone who I’ve watched on my telly for years admiring, so I can’t wait to share the floor with her.”
Catch the show on RTE One on Saturday night at 6.35pm.