RACE IS ON TO FIND NEW DANCING QUEEN
CLAUDINE KEANE
SHE may be a rank outsider but the Irish Mail on Sunday understands that Claudine Keane could have an outside chance. The glamorous wife of football hero Robbie Keane is said to be quite keen to pursue her television dreams. But industry sources say such an inexperienced choice is a long shot.
DEIRDRE O’KANE
LAST year’s runner-up Deirdre O’Kane made a lasting impression on viewers and producers.
Her work ethic and drive didn’t go unnoticed and her popularity with the public coupled with her impressive dance skills saw her make the finals.
Deirdre is also quite the funnywoman and resonates with the audience. FAMILIAR face and family favourite Kathryn Thomas could be a shoo-in for Amanda’s old job.
Having just had her first baby, Kathryn is said to be keen to reassert her place as first lady of Irish presenting.
She is currently installed as host of weight-loss show Operation Transformation but sources say she would
KATHRYN THOMAS
happily take on another shiny floor show like DWTS.
Kathryn has a huge fan in Larry Bass, the show’s producer and key decisionmaker. She is also friendly with show host Nicky Byrne as the two of them work on RTÉ radio.