When is it on, who are the front-runners, what dances will feature and more – The Irish Times

Forget St Patrick and his anti-snake agenda – the big talking point this weekend is the final of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), where four celebrities will battle it out for the Glitterball Trophy. Hold on to your shamrock shakes, here is everything you need to know. When’s it on? The final begins on RTÉ … Read more

a dark and stormy end for meteorologist Joanna Donnelly as she loses dance-off – The Irish Times

Eurovision Week on Dancing with the Stars (RTÉ One, Sonday, 6.30pm) has a dark and stormy end for meteorologist Joanna Donnelly as she becomes the season’s first celeb to be eliminated via a dance-off. Her jive to Abba’s Waterloo meets a sticky fate, with the judges choosing to save former Miss Universe Ireland Aishah Akorede. … Read more

Celebrity chef Kevin Dundon serves up another dance floor mess but Ireland AM’s Elaine Crowley loses out – The Irish Times

There’s no Hollywood ending for Elaine Crowley as Movie Week on Dancing With The Stars (RTÉ One, Sunday 6.30pm) sees final credits roll for the Ireland AM presenter. She’s second to go following the departure of Mickey Joe Harte the previous week, and the elimination is a visible blow to Crowley, who has been keen … Read more

‘I had a shaky day,’ says Ireland AM presenter Elaine Crowley as she is voted off show – The Irish Times

There’s no Hollywood ending for Elaine Crowley as Movie Week on Dancing With The Stars (RTÉ One, Sunday 6.30pm) sees final credits roll for the Ireland AM presenter. She’s second to go following the departure of Mickey Joe Harte the previous week, and the elimination is a visible blow to Crowley, who has been keen … Read more

Waltz by meteorologist Joanna Donnelly in memory of her mother leaves everyone in tears – The Irish Times

Week one of Dancing with the Stars was overshadowed by the onset of a new year’s ice age across the country. Seven days later, however, the ratings juggernaut (RTÉ One, 6.30pm) delivers in style as its frozen exterior melts and the emotions flow. Goosebumps abound. Meteorologist Joanna Donnelly moves onlookers to tears with a waltz … Read more