COUNTY Limerick’s favourite granddad and star of the hit show The Traitors will be getting his groove on for the New Year.
Retired Kilmallock prison officer Paudie Moloney was been revealed as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars this season, along with former Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh.
Returning host Jennifer Zamparelli, alongside newcomer Laura Fox, will be present the hit dance competition when it hits our screens on Sunday January 4, with the infamous Paudie showing off his fancy footwork on RTÉ One.
“I’m very excited about taking part in Dancing with the Stars and also a little apprehensive at the same time. I’m really looking forward to the challenge, but I’m afraid all the glitter, the fake tan, and the sequins are going to be very new to me so I don’t know what to make of any of that,” County Limerick’s rising star commented.
“My close family are very excited about me doing it and they can’t wait to see the show. Some friends think I’m mad but are also excited for me. I know the grandkids will be delighted and mortified at the same time.
“I really got lucky with my pro dancer – I can’t say the same for her, but she has reassured me we’ll have a lot of fun while going through this great experience.”
Paudie revealed that “as I was saying to my wife, Bernadette, it will be a whole new experience sober dancing – I’m normally only dancing at weddings now and, depending on the circumstances, the odd funeral. Bernadette and I have always been great fans of the show. We’ve watched all seasons so far, but I still couldn’t tell you the difference between a Quickstep and an American Smooth.”
Tune in for Paudie’s hot dance moves on Sunday January 4 on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.