Jennifer Zamparelli has been a mainstay on Dancing with the Stars since 2018.
As the 100th episode of the show approaches, Jennifer reflects on the series.
“Looking back, when we had Julian Benson was just amazing to be able to work with someone like that. And Nicky Byrne he’s in the biggest boy band in the world, and I got to present with him,” she shares with VIP Magazine.
“And some of the contestants and some of the dancers, these people are just incredible at what they do. It’s been a rollercoaster for me. But for me, it’s been the amazing wrap parties that I dance on tables.”
She also gushed about a “special” part of the show.
“Getting the orchestra in is always quite special, for me, that really elevates the show.”
She also shares that the show provides people with “a bit of sparkle and lightness, people don’t really care if they know them or don’t know them, they’re very accomplished in their world,” especially when “it’s been raining for 4,000 days”.
Of course, rumours swirl every year that Dancing with the Stars won’t be returning. But Jen isn’t stressing about that, joking that she’d probably be off skiing if she wasn’t presenting.
“Who knows what will happen, that’s just the nature of the business,” she says.
Of course, this week, we have the Team Dances and Jennifer is ready to take on the challenge.
“We get a taste of that this week with Team Dance because it gives me a new appreciation, it’s so terrifying, but actually having to get out and perform in front of a live studio and live telly, it’s a different beast,” she says.
Dancing with the Stars airs Sundays at 6:30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
Words by Nia Hayden
