Ireland AM host Eric Roberts revealed as sixth contestant for Dancing with the Stars

Ottoline Spearman

Ireland AM host Eric Roberts has been revealed as the sixth contestant taking to the dance floor on this season’s Dancing with the Stars.

Donegal native Mr Roberts first gained widespread attention through his social media presence, particularly on TikTok and Instagram, where he has over one million followers.

He recently joined Ireland AM on weekends, alongside former Dancing With the Stars contestant Elaine Crowley.

Earlier this year, he launched his debut children’s book Gary the Stinky Goose, which was inspired by his years as a Special Needs Assistant in Donegal, and by his nephew Oisín who has cerebral palsy and autism.

“I’m so excited to get stuck into training and equally terrified at what lies ahead," Mr Roberts said about joining the show.

"I’m trying to mentally prepare myself for it all. I’ve had a couple of fittings and let’s just say it’s stuff I wouldn’t normally wear, but I’m leaving it up to the professionals and stylist every week – I'm up for anything (within reason).

"I taught myself how to do hip hop in my bedroom after watching Step Up – just in case anyone challenged me to a dance battle – and I loved it so much.

"I haven’t broken out those moves now in a while so it might be time to bring them back".

The next three celebrity dancers will be revealed on The Late Late Show tonight on RTÉ One. The remaining dancers will then be unveiled on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

The new season starts on Sunday January 4th on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.