Laura Fox named as sixth celebrity taking part in Dancing with the Stars

The final contestants for the new season of the show will be revealed over the coming days 

Laura Fox joins the line-up for RTÉ's Dancing with the Stars

Presenter Laura Fox is the sixth celebrity to join the line-up for the upcoming season of RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars.

The Galway native joins former Miss World Rosanna Davison, newscaster Eileen Dunne, Wild Youth singer David Whelan, drag queen star Blu Hydrangea, and TikTok star Miriam Mullins, who were revealed as the first five contestants on Friday night.

Fox is a weekend presenter on RTÉ 2FM and is also a co-host on Ireland’s Fittest Family.

Speaking on her latest venture, she said she is "beyond excited" to be competing on Dancing with the Stars.

"This is all I've ever wanted!" she said.

"Ireland's Fittest Family has put me on a new trajectory, and even though it has been overwhelming, it has been overwhelming in a good way because people are supportive and there's so many lovely messages. I'm hoping that they'll do the same for Dancing with the Stars and get behind me."

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The final contestants for the upcoming series of Dancing with the Stars will be announced over the coming days.

The series will return to RTÉ One in January.