Another Irish celebrity has been confirmed for Dancing with the Stars

A welcomed addition.

The third celebrity joining Dancing with the Stars has been confirmed. Author and presenter Maia Dunphy has agreed to don her dancing shoes for the new season of the show on RTÉ One in the New Year. She joins Deirdre O’Kane and Bernard O’Shea in the line up for what will most likely be the most anticipated television show. She joined Ryan Tubridy on his radio show earlier to discuss why she decided to join the show. Speaking about taking part in Dancing with the Stars this year, Maia said:

“I’m incredibly nervous and very excited - as I’m sure everyone else is as well. The only dancing I do is throwing shapes at weddings. I did ballet when I was four – but my career was over by the age of six. If I didn’t say yes to this I was going to be a Christmas elf for Santa's grotto over the Christmas season – so I thought this was a better option! I also wanted to have a valid reason to buy active wear because I don’t have any”.

Maia is the third of 11 celebrities to be confirmed for the show and so far they have not disappointed.