Wild Youth’s David Whelan is set to swap the stage for the dancefloor as he has joined the cast of RTE’s Dancing with the Stars.
The Dubliner will take part in the new season when it returns to screens in the new year, according to the Irish Mirror.
It comes after the singer suffered a nasty injury and was forced to undergo an operation earlier this year.
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Speaking before the band’s Eurosong bid to represent Ireland in the Eurovision earlier this year, David said: "I unfortunately had a serious accident at the beginning of this year which required major surgery. I feared I would not even make it onto the stage tonight."
However, the now-recovered performer is set to put his body to the test in a chance to take home the glitterball trophy when the new season kicks off in January.
David will join the line-up alongside retired RTE newscaster Eileen Dunne, and social media sensation Tadhg Fleming, who have also reportedly been signed for the new season.
An official announcement for the show's line-up won’t be made until December but a source for RSVP Live said: "Eileen Dunne is one of the big names secured for Dancing with the Stars next year.
"Viewers didn't know whether or not the show would be coming back amid cutbacks in RTÉ this year but the team behind it were working hard to ensure its return.
"Bosses are delighted to have Eileen on board because she is such a big name and everyone at home will know her and get behind her."
RTÉ said they won’t be confirming any news on the official Dancing With The Stars line-up until a later date.
It is also unknown who the celebrities will be partnered with this season as some of the original professional dancers including reigning champion Emily Barker announced their departure from the show.
The UK-born star, who won last season with 2FM’s Carl Mullan, said she was hanging up her shoes after six seasons to pursue a ‘new chapter’ in her life.
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