The first four to be revealed are Ireland’s most well known Drag artist Panti Bliss (aka Rory O’Neill), Derry’s own Brooke Scullion who represented Ireland at The Eurovision Song Contest in 2022, former Dublin GAA footballer Paul Brogan and fashion and beauty guru Suzanne Jackson.
These four celebrities will be dancing among 11 other celebrity contestants who will be hitting the floor this coming January.
PANTI BLISS (RORY O’NEILL)
Panti says: "It’s happening! I cannot wait to take to the dance floor with my partner - and it'll help me get back into shape after the lockdowns!
"I feel really privileged to be part of the first same-sex couple competing on Dancing with the Stars from the very start of a series. It's a really exciting time!"
BROOKE SCULLION
Brooke says: "I’m so excited to be joining the Dancing with the Stars family and to be part of an iconic Irish series!
"What girl doesn’t want to get on her dancing shoes every Sunday night?! It’s a dream come true - bring on the sequins!"
PAUL BROGAN
Paul says: "I’m so excited to be part of this show. I am a competitive person, but this is way out of my comfort zone and from what training I have done so far, I know it is not going to be easy.
"It will take a lot of hard work, but it’ll also be a lot of fun. Rehearsals have been great so far and I’m looking forward to the live shows. It will be a great experience and a new test. This will just be a different game in a different stadium – Croke Park to RTÉ!"
SUZANNE JACKSON
Suzanne says: "I’ve watched DWTS for years and I love the show and everything about it - from the dancing, the glam and the costumes to all the incredible people involved.
"It’s such a fantastic production and to be part of it this year is a dream for me. I was an Irish dancer when I was younger, but ballroom is a completely different challenge! The timing is right for me and I’m going to give it my absolute everything with my dance partner."
The new Dancing with the Stars contestants will be interviewed on Friday night’s Late Late Show with Ryan Tubridy.
Another contestant will be confirmed this Sunday December 4.
