How family support made dancing dreams possible for Eric Roberts

Pictured: Eric Roberts with (L-R) his brother in law Paddy Browne, dance partner Arianna Favaro, sister Tanya Roberts, mum Frances, wife Niamh, dad Bobby, and nephew Oisín at a recording of Dancing with the Stars on ‘Dedication Night’. EXCLUSIVE: Donegal’s Eric Roberts has said the support of his family has meant everything to him during … Read more

"It's not called a dance competition": Paudie Moloney would love to win, but doesn't expect to – The Journal

“It’s not called a dance competition”: Paudie Moloney would love to win, but doesn’t expect to  The Journal Paudie Moloney says DWTS final means ‘everything’  RTE.ie ‘Dancing with the Stars’ final: Paudie Moloney hits back – ‘People are entitled to speak, I just don’t have to listen’  The Irish Independent ‘Judges’ votes should override’: Liveline debates Paudie’s popularity … Read more

Pat Stacey: Paudie has the dancing skills of a kitchen chair – if he wins, it makes a mockery of RTÉ’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’

The well-worn joke is an insult to the celebrities and professionals who put a lot of hard work into their routines, only to see it tossed into the bin Paudie Moloney with his pro dance partner Laura Nolan To borrow a line from Logan Roy in Succession, the viewers voting on RTÉ One’s Dancing With … Read more

Ray D’Arcy will need to do more than ponder aimlessly to draw listeners to his daily podcast – The Irish Times

If nothing else, Ray D’Arcy sounds excited, if slightly nervous, as he begins his new career chapter as a podcaster. “This is something I’ve dreamed of doing forever,” the former RTÉ Radio 1 presenter remarks during the first edition of his podcast, Ray D’Arcy Daily, on Monday. But while podcasting offers an opportunity for the … Read more

'He does his steps and does them well': Eliminated DWTS couple play down Paudie controversy – The Journal

‘He does his steps and does them well’: Eliminated DWTS couple play down Paudie controversy  The Journal ‘I am gutted’, says Jordan Dargan after DWTS elimination  RTE.ie Dancing with the Stars review: A ludicrous decision hits the contest’s credibility  The Irish Times Dancing with the Stars recap: Jordan Dargan misses out on dream of final after close dance-off  Irish … Read more

A ludicrous decision hits the contest’s credibility – The Irish Times

The lunatics have taken over. That’s right – the Irish public has voted Traitor Paudie Moloney into the final of Dancing with the Stars (RTÉ One, 6.30 pm) at the expense of series-long frontrunner Jordan Dargan. The decision is as ludicrous as it is predictable. Since the latest season of RTÉ’s new-year blockbuster kicked off … Read more

‘I’d vote for Paudie if I could,’ says Dancing with the Stars’ contestant Tolu Makay of ‘popular’ Glitterball rival

Tolu Makay and dance partner Maciej Zieba received a perfect 10 from each judge last week for their Charleston performance. However, she also found herself in the bottom two contestants. Photo: Kyran O’Brien Dancing with the Stars contestant Tolu Makay has said she would vote for fellow contestant Paudie Moloney if she could. Alternative pop and R&B singer … Read more

the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish Times

Pick of the week Other Voices Thursday, RTÉ2, 11pm Ireland’s best live music show is back for its 24th series, with another array of amazing acts from both at home and abroad, performing at venues in Dingle, Co Kerry and west Wales. Once again, the show is hosted by BBC broadcasters Annie Mac and Huw … Read more

Six couples left standing in Dancing with the Stars as show celebrates 100 episodes – The Journal

Six couples left standing in Dancing with the Stars as show celebrates 100 episodes  The Journal Stephanie Kelly eliminated from Dancing with the Stars  RTE.ie Dancing with the Stars review: Dear Irish Voting Public, please take a long, hard look at yourself  The Irish Times Eric aiming to be the ‘Greatest Showman’ on Dancing with the Stars special!  Donegal … Read more