Contestant gets inked backstage during Rose of Tralee

Arizona Rose Kayla Gray has become the first Rose of Tralee contestant to get a tattoo backstage during the televised finals.

A video from backstage shows Kayla being prepared for her inking was shared on social media and she appeared to be comfortable while the tattooing was underway.

Tattoo prep backstage 😲 #roseoftralee pic.twitter.com/izDHGbeGMe

— Rose of Tralee (@RoseofTralee_) August 26, 2019

Ya this is happening #Roseoftralee pic.twitter.com/o8VKc2zUrb

— Will Leahy (@willleahy) August 26, 2019

Finally, the finished piece was shared - a little rose with 'Arizona' written on the stem.

There it is folks, the finished product #roseoftralee 🌹 pic.twitter.com/Sq0TGuWxD8

— Rose of Tralee (@RoseofTralee_) August 26, 2019