What a week! We’ve been eagerly waiting every morning to find out who will be next to join the 2026 class of Dancing with the Stars.
We have Eurovision stars, comedians and Traitors icons.
Now, we have a Fair City actor joining the series.
Stephanie Kelly will be showing off her Samba skills in the new year.
Best known as Sash Bishop from RTÉ’s long-running soap opera Fair City, Stephanie is among the current longest-serving cast members in the show’s history.
Stephanie has been part of storylines dealing with themes like homelessness, parenting, and hardship. Her character has been central to several major plots in Fair City, showing Stephanie’s considerable range as an actor.
Speaking about joining Dancing with the Stars, Stephanie said: “I am absolutely buzzing (and scarlet!) to be part of this season’s DWTS! I can’t believe I agreed to do it seeing as I cannot dance for the life of me! I have no experience and sure I couldn’t even name half of the dances that are involved!
“I don’t train or go to the gym so the extent of my fitness is running around after my three kids. I don’t know what’s scarier – trying to dance to actual choreography in front of the nation or the fact I have to wear heels while doing it!
“My kids are so excited to see their mammy dancing on TV. My daughter Rosie in particular loves to dance and dress up so she’ll be buzzing. My eldest boy told me not to worry if I fall because ‘sure it’ll be funny!’ My youngest is only 3 so he hasn’t a clue what’s going on until he sees it. I am hoping I can give a cheeky wave to them during the live shows!”
Tune in for all the glitz and glam from Sunday 4th January on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.
