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Traitors Ireland’s Paudie Moloney joins Dancing with the Stars cast for January 2026

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Traitors Ireland Paudie Moloney joins Dancing with the Stars cast for January 2026

The Traitors Ireland contestant Paudie Moloney steps into new series of Dancing with the Stars for January 2026

Traitors Ireland Paudie Moloney joins Dancing with the Stars cast for January 2026

Retired prison officer and much-loved star of Traitors Ireland, Paudie Moloney, is set to take to the dancefloor for Dancing With the Stars in January 2026 on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Paudie appeared on the first season of Traitors Ireland, the Limerick man appeared on the show along with his son, Andrew, and says he is “very excited” and a “little apprehensive” for his upcoming TV appearance.

Speaking about joining Dancing with the Stars, he said, “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.”


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He added, “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.”

The Limerick man thanked his wife for her support, who he says is thrilled that he is taking part and that he “really got lucky” with his professional dancer. He said, “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. 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.”

Paudie is the second star announced for the upcoming season of the show. He joins Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh, who will also be taking part in the new series of Dancing with the Stars.

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