Former Miss Universe Ireland Aishah Akorede joins Dancing with the Stars as first contestant
irishmirror.ie — December 9, 2024, 07:01 AM UTC
Aishah Akorede, former Miss Universe Ireland, has been announced as the first contestant for the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, starting January 7. She will compete alongside 10 other celebrities, who will be revealed this week. Aishah, 25, expressed excitement about learning ballroom dance, noting her previous experience in ballet. She aims to enjoy the experience rather than focus on competition, although she hopes to win the glitterball trophy. The new season will feature a new judge, Karen Byrne, a two-time winner of the show, joining existing judges Loraine Barry, Brian Redmond, and Arthur Gourounlian.