Lifford’s Mickey Joe Harte and Donegal-based Danny O’Carroll rocked the dancefloor on the opening night of RTE’s Dancing with the Stars.
Eurovision singer Mickey Joe Harte dazzled with a Paso Doble with new dancer Daniela Roze (above). They put on a powerful performance to Teenage Kicks by The Undertones.
The judges awarded the pair 19 points and had some encouraging words of advice for Mickey Joe to keep up the good work and tone down a little, but we say… where’s the fun in that?
Loraine said: “The musicality and characterisation was there. There was a bit too much bounce but it was strong enough – you made your mark.”
Arthur said: “You have to be more in sync with Daniela. Keep doing what you’re doing.”
Brian said: “A little bit Mickey Joe manic – perhaps less intensity next time. Not a bad start!”
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Buster from Mrs Brown’s Boys TV Show Danny O’Carroll with his
Pro Dance Partner Salome Chachua during Dancing with the Stars.
Pic ;Kyran O’Brien/kobpix
Dubliner Danny O’Carroll, who lives in Donegal, was the first star on the dancefloor last night. Mrs Brown’s Boys star Danny and his pro partner Salome Chachua danced a smooth Foxtrot to Obviously by McFly.
Danny and Salome scored a total of 22 points.
New judge Karen Byrne said: “What a way to open up the show! Your frame in week one was very impressive.”
Loraine Barry added: “I think you have a very good dancing frame. Lots of flow in the Foxtrot which is what you need. You used your feet well – I’d like to see more. You have potential!”
Brian Redmond said: “Danny O’Carroll, Buster Brady. I think you can bust a move!”
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Dancing with the Stars, now in its eighth season, showcased a host of glitz, glamour and dazzling dance performances by all eleven celebrities: 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, former Miss Universe Ireland, Aishah Akorede and each of their professional dance partners.
They were joined under the glitterball by presenters Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy, alongside judges Brian Redmond, Loraine Barry, Arthur Gourounlian and new judge Karen Byrne, each giving it their all on the dancefloor.
The competition will continue on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player next Sunday, January 12th at 6:30pm.
