Dancing with the Stars contestants have collectively lost 97lbs since starting the show January.
The contestants have been rigorously training each week, as they learn a new dance for every show – and their unwavering dedication has paid off in the form of weight loss!
The Irish celebrities have lost almost 100lbs between them, nearly matching the combined weight loss on Operation Transformation of 140lbs.
Kathryn Lynch, who previously took part in the celebrity version of Operation Transformation, has lost an incredible 1 stone 7lbs since starting the dancing show.
“I lost a stone doing Operation Transformation. And I’ve lost about a stone and a half from doing Dancing With the Stars. We’re doing about 16 hours a week of dancing.” Katherine told the Sunday Independent.
RTE news journalist Teresa Mannion has also seen a big difference on the scales, after shedding an incredible 1 stone 5lbs.
“It’s not an unhealthy weight loss, it’s been steady since Christmas. I have lost about 19lbs. I gave up bread and am eating healthier, having nice salads and soups, but I still have something sweet every day and enjoy wine at the weekends.” she said.
However, the show’s biggest weight loss success story to date is Des Cahill, who’s lost an estimated 2 stone 7lbs thanks to his rigorous rehearsal schedule.
“I haven’t weighed myself on the scales but I know I’ve lost weight because they’ve had to start taking my trousers in.” he told the Irish Mirror.
Love/Hate and Red Rock actress Denise McCormack, who danced her way into the bottom two last week, has lost 1 stone since starting the show.
Fair City actress Aoibhin Garrihy, who was already in great shape before starting the show, has lost 6lbs since January.
Something tells us there’ll be a queue of celebrities eager to take part in the second series of the show!
