Fair City star Aoibhin Garrihy and Red Rock‘s Denise McCormack have been confirmed for RTE’s upcoming series of Dancing with the Stars.
The highly anticipated series is set to air next year but producers have been keeping the names of contestants under wraps, until now!
Today the national broadcaster revealed that Aoibhin and Denise are part of the star studded line-up.
Aoibhin has said she’s delighted to be taking part in the Irish version of the hit show and she’s enjoyed every minute of it so far.
“I am so delighted to be involved in the very first Irish Dancing with the Stars and all its glittering glory!” she said. “As an actor, the opportunity to learn a completely new art form in a very short space of time is both an exciting and nerve-racking concept!
So far, the experience has been amazing and I’m really enjoying every minute of it! Here’s to a delightful few months of dancing!”
Denise also said she’s delighted to be taking part and is looking forward to re-visiting her dancing roots.
“I am thrilled to be taking part in Dancing with the Stars,” she said. “It’s such a privilege as I have always loved dancing, I did a bit as a kid but to learn it professionally is a whole new challenge.”
Dancing with the Stars. will air at 6.30pm Sunday 8th January.