Nicky Byrne

Nicky revealed that he made the “tough” decision to step back from hosting duties on Dancing with the Stars due to Westlife tour commitments.

Just don’t fall down the stairs at the start of the show!! It’s been a brilliant five seasons since we launched in 2017, working with the best crew in the world. “So with all this in mind, I have had to make some tough decisions.

The Westlife star has confirmed his departure from the show that he has co-hosted since its debut season in 2017.

"Thank you to Loraine, Brian, Arthur and Julian and all of the professional dancers. Thank you to the amazing team in ShinAwiL. You’ll have an absolute blast." I take away the greatest memories. It’s been a brilliant five seasons since we launched in 2017, working with the best crew in the world. Thank you RTE.

Nicky has hosted the Sunday night entertainment show since it began, originally alongside Amanda Byram before she departed in 2018.

"Thank you to Loraine, Brian, Arthur and Julian and all of the professional dancers. Thank you to the amazing team in ShinAwiL. It’s been a brilliant five seasons since we launched in 2017, working with the best crew in the world. You’ll have an absolute blast." I take away the greatest memories. Announcing the autumn line-up at their new season launch today at Dublin’s RDS, RTÉ said: "Dancing with the Stars series 6 will see a new line-up of brave soldiers take to the dancefloor in early 2023, and as Nicky Byrne heads on tour with Westlife, RTÉ will be announcing a brand-new co-presenter."

In a post shared on Instagram, Nicky wrote: “A little news from me. Sadly I will be stepping away from hosting 'Dancing with the Stars' on RTÉ.”.

Thank you to the crew of hundreds who made all of those shows special.” Thank you to the amazing team in ShinAwil. Sadly I will be stepping away from hosting ‘Dancing with the Stars’ on RTÉ.”

NICKY Byrne WON'T be back to host RTE's Dancing With The Stars - for the first time since the series began.The Westlife star said he was "stepping awa.

[RTE](https://www.thesun.ie/topic/rte/) bosses confirmed that with Nicky off touring, a new host will be announced in the coming months. Sharing a snap from the Wembley gig, Nicky said: "About last night…. "Thank you to Loraine, Brian, Arthur and Julian and all of the professional dancers. Thanks all." Best of luck with everything!" "Simply unforgettable. Thank you to the amazing team in ShinAwiL. I take away the greatest memories. [gushed the show](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/9219342/inside-westlife-wembley-performance-gush-incredible-night/) was a "concert we will talk about for the rest of our lives". "So with all this in mind, I have had to make some tough decisions. You’ll have an absolute blast." [admitted to being "Nicky's biggest fan girl"](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/3339932/jennifer-zamparelli-nicky-byrne-fan/), for the sixth series of the hit show.

Nicky revealed that he made the “tough” decision to step back from hosting duties on Dancing with the Stars due to Westlife tour commitments.

Just don’t fall down the stairs at the start of the show!! It’s been a brilliant five seasons since we launched in 2017, working with the best crew in the world. “So with all this in mind, I have had to make some tough decisions.

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the Westlife star issued a statement, explaining why he has made the decision to not return to the show.

Thank you to the crew of hundreds who made all of those shows special. Thank you to Loraine, Brian, Arthur and Julian and all of the professional dancers. The singer contiuned: "So with all this in mind, I have had to make some tough decisions.

Earlier today, the singer confirmed he will not be returning to co-host the popular RTÉ show with Jennifer Zamparelli next year, as he will be on tour with ...

Thank you to the crew of hundreds who made all of those shows special.” Thank you to Loraine, Brian, Arthur and Julian and all of the professional dancers. Thank you to the amazing team in ShinAwil.

WESTLIFE fans have all said the same thing about Nicky Byrne's shock decision.The singer won't be back to host RTE's Dancing With The Stars - for the.

you'll be missed on the show! John commented: "Legend Nicky... Thank you to the amazing team in ShinAwiL. You’ll have an absolute blast." "So with all this in mind, I have had to make some tough decisions. I take away the greatest memories.

NICKY Byrne WON'T be back to host RTE's Dancing With The Stars - for the first time since the series began.And the question of who could replace the s.

Best of luck with everything!" The London-based star continues to work between the UK and Ireland and could be tempted by a big RTE offer. [Laura Whitmore](https://www.thesun.ie/who/laura-whitmore/) is also in the mix to couple up with Zamparelli as a 10/1 shot where she is joined by [Maura Higgins](https://www.thesun.ie/who/maura-higgins/). It would be the star’s first major hosting role. [Ronan Keating](https://www.thesun.ie/who/ronan-keating/) and [Nathan Carter](https://www.thesun.ie/who/nathan-carter/) who are at odds of 8/1 and 9/1 respectively while Tipp’s Johnny Smacks is at 10/1 to be overlooking taps in the new series. [stepping away](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9305194/rte-nicky-byrne-leaves-dwts-shock/)" from the hit show as he'll be back on the road with the band in early 2023.