Carl Mullan: I'd hate for people to think I am happy all the time

'People get this impression that I am just non-stop craic and nonsense 24/7... I have days where I am full of anxiety'

Broadcaster Carl Mullan with his Dance Partner Emily Barker. Picture: Kyran O’Brien/kobpix 

RTÉ star Carl Mullan knows many people see him as a “messer,” but the upbeat morning radio host says he was determined from the start not to be "a token 'have the craic' guy" on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS).

The Dubliner, who co-hosts RTÉ 2fm’s breakfast show with DWTS presenter Doireann Garrihy and former rugby star Donncha O’Callaghan, scored 23 points for his high-energy jive last Sunday, and has been steadily improving throughout the competition.