Former Dancing With The Stars presenter Nicky Byrne is to return for the 100th episode of the show this Sunday.
Byrne, who is also renowned for being part of the Irish band, Westlife, will return to the show for the first time since 2022, having previously hosted it for five seasons. But this one night only episode will see Byrne swap his role as host for the judges' desk, where he will join the panel as a special guest judge.
The show will see Byrne serve as a judge alongside Brian Redmond, Arthur Gourounlian, Brian Redmond, and Karen Byrne, along with the newly appointed Head Judge Oti Mabuse.
"I couldn’t be more excited to be heading back to the Dancing with the Stars ballroom", Byrne said on his return to the show. "The show has been a massive part of my life for nearly 15 years - I’ve been a contestant on Strictly in the UK, I hosted five incredible seasons in Ireland and now I get to be a judge for one night only. It really is a full-circle moment for me".
He continued: "I’m really looking forward to the performances on the night because at the end of the day it’s all about the celebrities, professionals and the journey they’re on".
"I’ve been in those dance shoes before… I know the nerves, the pressure and the adrenaline, so I’ll definitely be encouraging and supportive… and if Brian gets out of line, I’ll be the first one sticking up for them!".
"I can’t wait to see all my friends from the cast and crew again. It’s going to be such a special night - you only turn 100 once so as a great man once said, 'It’s going to be ‘Box Office!’".
Prior to this, Nicky Byrne also experienced being a contestant in 2012, reaching the quarter final of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.
This special episode of DWTS will see the final seven couples being coached by an All Star mentor on the night, with Des Cahill, Jake Carter, Mairéad Ronan, Ryan Andrews, Jordan Conroy, Brooke Scullion and Blu Hydrangea to return.
Dancing With The Stars will air this Sunday.
