Businessman and The Apprentice UK contestant Jordan Dargan is set to try his hand at another reality show as he joins the cast of Dancing with the Stars 2026.
The Dublin native became the first Irish-Nigerian on the show when he appeared earlier this year, finishing in third place overall.
The animation entrepreneur founded 3D animation company Rendify Studios and uses his platform to inspire other young creatives to pursue their ambitions in tech and design.
Speaking about joining the celebrity dancing show, Jordan revealed he was ‘honoured’ but admitted he had ‘zero dance experience’ and was ‘genuinely starting from square one.’
He said: ‘It’s going to be a huge challenge for sure, but with an amazing pro partner and massive support from my family and friends, I’m ready to give it my all.’
The entrepreneur confessed he had said ‘absolutely not’ to the chance when first approached, but decided to lean into his belief that ‘true growth always sits on the other side of doing the things that terrify you.’
Nationwide Star Anne Cassin latest celebrity revealed for Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars returns January 4 with a brand new celebrity line-up. Jordan is the 11th celebrity announced with other stars included Eurovision legend Niamh Kavanagh, comic Michael Fry and Ireland AM presenter Eric Roberts.
Laura Fox takes on hosting duties alongside Laura Fox for the season, as Doireann Garrihy enjoys maternity leave while there is also a shake-up in the judging panel.
Following the departure of Loraine Barry, Oti Mabuse joins the judging panel alongside Karen Byrne, Brian Redmond and Arthur Gourounlian.
