Niamh Kavanagh revealed as first contestant for Dancing with the Stars 2026

The series will be returning to RTÉ on Sunday evenings this January
Niamh Kavanagh revealed as first contestant for Dancing with the Stars 2026

Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh has been revealed as the first celebrity contestant for Dancing with the Stars 2026.

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 - 12:50
Sally Gorman

Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh has been revealed as the first celebrity contestant for Dancing with the Stars 2026. 

The series will be returning to RTÉ on Sunday, January 4.

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