RTÉ has unveiled its first look at the new Dancing with the Stars promo trailer for the eighth series, providing a glimpse into the glitz, glamour and fireworks that await in the new year.
Dancing with the Stars returns on Sunday January 5, on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.
The new series will once again see 11 well-known figures team up with professional dancers to perform a live routine every week.
The celebrities vying for the glitterball trophy this year are: Olympic gold medalist and gymnast Rhys McClenaghan, Ireland AM presenter Elaine Crowley, celebrity chef Kevin Dundon, actress Yasmin Seky, social media star Kayleigh Trappe, meteorologist Joanna Donnelly, Eurovision singer Mickey Joe Harte, Irish taekwondo Olympian Jack Woolley, comedian Gearóid Farrelly, Mrs. Brown’s Boys actor Danny O’Carroll and former Miss Universe Ireland, Aishah Akorede.
Four new professional dancers, Maciej Zieba, Rebecca Scott, Daniela Roze and Alex Vladimirov join returning dancers Robert Rowinski, Simone Arena, Ervinas Merfeldas, Laura Nolan, Stephen Vincent, Denys Samson and Salome Chachua.
Dancing with the Stars will be hosted by Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy again this season.
The two-time Dancing with the Stars winner and professional dancer Karen Byrne will join the judging panel in 2025 alongside longstanding judges Loraine Barry, Brian Redmond and Arthur Gourounlian.
The new series of Dancing with the Stars begins on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at 6:30pm on Sunday January 5.