He's looking forward to swapping his rugby boots for dancing shoes. Having taken up the sport at the relatively late age of 18 (he previously played soccer), he has lined out for Ireland since 2016 and, in 2019, was top scorer at the Hong Kong Sevens qualifier tournament. Jordan Conroy Rugby Sevens star Conroy comes to DWTS fresh from Ireland's historic Sevens appearance at the Tokyo Olympics. “I’ve always wanted to learn how to dance so this is my big chance to do it,” she said. Can she similarly dazzle DWTS viewers? According to RTÉ, Kelly "describes herself as an exhibitionist and loves the idea of putting herself out there and learning a new challenge". "I've always wanted to learn to dance, and now, I'm getting the chance to learn from the very best in the country."Ĭathy Kelly Sunday World journalist and agony aunt-turned-best-selling novelist, Kelly has already demonstrated she can win the hearts of book readers. "I am excited and petrified in equal measure to be joining Dancing with the Stars," she said. She later moved into entertainment and, having hosted The All Ireland Talent Show, will know all about the pressures of live television under the spotlights. Gráinne Seoige Seoige was for years one of Ireland's highest profile news anchors. The competition is only really starting, however, and Sunday night will see the remaining six celebs enter the fray before eliminations begin in episode three. Huffing to catch up was cyclist Nicolas Roche whose did not exactly thrive dancing a jive. Runners and riders also included news reader Gráinne Seoige, performing a waltz and Missy Keating, daughter of Ronan, who twirled her way through an American smooth. Champion jockey Nina Carberry set the early pace with her quickstep to the strains of KT Tunstall's Black Horse and the Cherry Tree. The contestants were the traditional mixed bag too. They were joined by new adjudicator, Armenian choreographer, Arthur Gourounlian, who recently swapped London for Kildare where he lives with his husband (and former DWTS contestant) Brian Dowling. As were judges Lorraine Barry and Brian Redmond. Nicky Byrne and Jennifer Zamparelli were back as presenters. A lot has happened in the past two years, but when Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) returned last week after a 24 month absence, it was refreshingly unchanged.
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