Dancing with the Stars

With pro dancer Ervinas Merfeldas by her side, Stephanie opened the sixth season with a Cha Cha Cha to Becky Hill's Crazy What Love Can Do. But, it wasn't a " ...

Her superb salsa scored 25 points from the judges — the highest score ever achieved for a first dance in the history of the show. But, it wasn't a "winning start" according to judge Brian Redmond, with the judges giving Stephanie a score of just 13, the lowest score of the night. The Queen of Ireland added 23 to the scoreboard. However, judges' scores and the public's votes won't be for naught, as week three eliminations will see scores combined from all three weeks. With pro dancer Ervinas Merfeldas by her side, Stephanie opened the sixth season with a Cha Cha Cha to Becky Hill's Crazy What Love Can Do. Next up, was Suzanne Jackson, known to her 301,000 followers as SoSueMe.

Elsewhere, Presenter Jennifer Zamparelli returned to the studio this evening and was joined by new presenter Doireann Garrihy for this season. Overseeing all ...

Their face paced and fun Salsa was danced to Let Them Know by Mabel and it was a big hit with the judges. Their lively Cha, Cha, Cha was to I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston and it earned them a total of 23 from Loraine, Brian and Arthur. Their first dance was a Foxtrot to Daydream Believer by The Monkees and while his goofy faces didn't impress Brian Redmond, Loraine Barry saw great potential with him. [Rugby](https://www.rsvplive.ie/all-about/ireland-rugby) player Shane Byrne try-ed his best with Karen Byrne and tonight their Quickstep was performed to Help! Arthur said he loved the interpretation and called her character a rebel while Brian gave her some strict advice. Ed Sheeran’s hit Shivers was the soundtrack for their Tango. Salome was the only female pro dancer to dance in last year’s final. Overseeing all the proceedings were the judges Loraine Barry, Brian Redmond and Arthur Gourounlian. Damian and Kylee scored 19 from the judges. Their Samba was danced to Woman by Doja Cat. Paul and Salome scored 15 from the judges. Kevin and Laura scored 19 from the judges.

The other big change is the departure of cohost Nicky Byrne, who has returned to the Westlife motherlode. He is replaced by 2FM's Doireann Garrihy, who is ...

“I didn’t know he was a hooker!” says “coach Karen”. “Your eyebrows seem to be connected to your feet: get rid of the goofy faces and might be a little better,” says Brian Redmond. Brooke receives a score of knockout score of 25 – including a “nine” from Arthur Gourounlian. “We know you can act, we know you can sing, can you dance?” Asks Vincent. “The first of the ballroom boys,” says Brian Redmond. “really strong.” “The mullet has never looked better,” says Garrihy. “There’s potential there – you held your own,” says Loraine Barry. “I should have applied for Walking With The Stars,” agrees O’Rourke. “On Derry Girls, I had a character to hide behind.” “To get an opportunity to do something like this is really amazing,” enthuses Cassidy before her performance. “You need to trust your dance partner more,” says judge Loraine Barry. “I don’t think it was a winning start,” agrees Brian Redmond.

This year's celebrities put on stellar performances in the season opener, leaving judges Loraine Barry, Brian Redmond and Arthur Gourounlian impressed. There ...

Pure natural seems like she’s been co-hosting the show for years." Another viewer praised Doireann Garrihy, who has joined Jennifer Zamparelli to present this season. She and professional partner Michael Danilczuk performed a beautiful Samba which earned a great 23 points. Brooke Scullion also received plenty of praise online. Eurovision star Brook Scullion topped the leader board with her pro partner Maurizio Benenato. This year's celebrities put on stellar performances in the season opener, leaving judges Loraine Barry, Brian Redmond and Arthur Gourounlian impressed.

As Dancing with the Stars 2023 kicks off, we're chatting with celebrity stylist Fiona Fagan to find out what hosts Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy ...

We've got some really nice brands we're going to use for this show so you'll have to keep posted each week!" Military, military pants but in a dressier way with a heel and a blazer, love that kind of look. "I want to a rent/hire week, which I think would be really good. Just trying to balance it all out and try and do something different each week." It's just a taste of what's to come, however, as Fagan said she has big plans for switching up the fashion on this year's show. That's great for me because I get to dress two fabulous women!"

Dancing with the Stars returned on Sunday night and RTE viewers agreed one the celebrity stood out from the pack with their debut dance.

Lorraine dismissed Brian's claims the routine was 'skittish' as the judges gave Marie a score of 15. Glee star Damian McGinty brought high levels of likability to his first RTE outing. The man behind Rory Flanagan was told by Lorraine that his 'excellent' tango had 'attitude in abundance'. New Dad Arthur Gourounlian joked that his 'big muscles' could help him as the weeks go on. Out of all the celebrities to show off their newfound dancing chops, it was Brooke who had the show's Twitter hashtag glowing with positive reviews. First up from the DWTS class of 2023 was Puskas nominated footballer Stephanie Roche who received the lowest score of the night.

RTE star Jennifer Zamparelli's fans went wild for the jaw-dropping dress she wore for the first show of Dancing With The Stars and it's available for.

fab pizza!!" "This is our second time at @belmont.demesne in Graystones. Arms legs and arse @movementfitness.ie." "Styled by @fionafaganstylist. RTE star Jennifer Zamparelli's fans went wild for the jaw-dropping dress she wore for the first show of Dancing With The Stars and it's available for an eye-watering price. Jennifer revealed she for the dress from Rhode and it is on their website for €718.77.

Panti Bliss - aka Rory O'Neill - and pro dance partner Denys Samson made show history last night when they danced the cha-cha-cha to Whitney Houston.

What a powerful first dance." Tidy up the small details." Brian said: "I quite enjoyed that. Brian said: "Maurizio thinks he's the luckiest boy in Ireland. Arthur added: "Two words for you 'So cutie'. A very good start." Brian said: “I really enjoyed that as well, technically it was really good. What a start for a first dance.” A few things to work on, the top part of the spine. You are a big boy, big muscles. Loraine added: “You had it in abundance, and in high heels too. The first drag queen to dance on Dancing with the Stars.

All 11 celebs took to the dancefloor underneath the big glitterball as Jennifer Zamparelli was joined by new co-host Doireann Garrihy to present. The judges are ...

Marie Cassidy not dancing to Murder on the dance floor?" "It's criminal they didn't have Marie Cassidy dancing to "murder on the dancefloor"," wrote one viewer. Another wrote: "I’d love to see Marie Cassidy win she made me smile SO MUCH." "Disappointed Marie Cassidy's opening dance wasn't to Murder on the Dancefloor but there's always next week," agreed another. Marie Cassidy what an absolute legend," wrote another. RTE's glitzy answer to Strictly Come Dancing returned to our screens on Sunday evening with the first episode of the new season of Dancing With The Stars.

FORMER Wicklow rugby star Shane Byrne impressed judges as he took to the dancefloor for the first episode of the new season of Dancing with the Stars on ...

Stephanie and Ervinas scored 13 points from the judges. The show airs on RTÉ One at 6.30p.m. She is partnered with Ervinas Merfeldas and they danced a Cha Cha to ‘Crazy What Love Can Do?’ by David Guetta, Becky Hill and Ella Henderson.

There's also a pretty diverse bunch of faces in the mix this year, with everyone from ex-rugby player Shane Byrne to 2FM DJ Carl Mullan, comedian Kevin McGahern ...

Here's what Twitter had to say about the first episode... Ireland's most recent Eurovision entrant Brooke Scullion went down particularly well, as did drag queen Panti and former State Pathologist Marie Cassidy.