The Glitterball awaits: Dancing with the Stars unveils dance pairings for 2025!

The Glitterball awaits: Dancing with the Stars unveils dance pairings for 2025!

RT has today revealed the celebrity and dancer pairings of the eleven couples competing on the upcoming series of Dancing with the Stars, which returns to RT One and RT Player on Sunday 5th January, 6.30pm.

This year, Dancing with the Stars welcomes four new professional dancers to the DWTS family. They are: Maciej Zieba, Rebecca Scott, Daniela Roze and Alex Vladimirov.

The dazzling duos who will compete for the glitterball trophy on Dancing with the Stars 2025 are:

Joanna Donnelly and Maciej Zieba

Meteorologist Joanna Donnelly prepares to blow the audience away with newcomer Maciej Zieba from Poland. Maciej has been competing in Latin American and Ballroom dancing since the age of five, and is a former student of fellow Dancing with the Stars pro dancer Robert Rowi ski.

Rhys McClenaghan and Laura Nolan

Olympic gold pommel horse medallist Rhys McClenaghan is teaming up with the talented Laura Nolan, who has been a Dancing with the Stars stalwart since 2020. Laura returns for her fifth season and will undoubtedly be going for gold this year with champion gymnast Rhys.

Elaine Crowley and Denys Samson

Broadcaster Elaine Crowley will be taking to the floor with Ukrainian pro dancer Denys Samson, who is back for his fourth season. Denys will be hoping to shimmy his way to the grand finale for the third time lucky this year, after reaching the final with 2FM presenter Laura Fox earlier this year and with singer Erica Cody in 2022.

Kevin Dundon and Rebecca Scott

Ready to brew up a storm on the dance floor, celebrity chef Kevin Dundon will be guided by the experienced hand of Dancing with the Stars Ireland newcomer Rebecca Scott. With many national and world titles under her belt, Rebecca has travelled all over the world to represent England at an elite level. Most recently, she featured as a troupe dancer on Strictly Come Dancing's Blackpool special.

Yasmin Seky and Simone Arena

Kin actress Yasmin Seky prepares to dazzle on the dancefloor with Italian pro dancer Simone Arena, who is back for his second season. Simone danced with RuPaul s Drag Race UK star Blu Hydrangea to the finale last season, so he will be giving it his all with his new partner in the hopes of waltzing away with the glitterball trophy.

Kayleigh Trappe and Ervinas Merfeldas

TikTok sensation Kayleigh Trappe joins forces with Irish pro dancer Ervinas Merfeldas, who returns for his third spin around the dancefloor. In previous seasons, Ervinas was partnered with Missy Keating, Stephanie Roche, and most recently, with television presenter Katja Mia in 2024.

Mickey Joe Harte and Daniela Roze

Eurovision singer Mickey Joe Harte is teamed with new pro dancer Daniela Roze. The pair are set to give it their all on the dance floor. Daniela is a five-time all-Ireland Latin dance champion from Maynooth. She has also represented Ireland in many international competitions winning a plethora of titles.

LINK:	https://about.rte.ie/2024/12/16/he-glitterball-awaits-dancing-with-the...
	See more stories from rte

Most recent headlines