Dancing with the Stars (Irish series 3)
Dancing with the Stars returned for a third series on 6 January 2019 on RTÉ One for a twelve-week run. Nicky Byrne returned as host for a third year, joined by Jennifer Zamparelli who replaces Amanda Byram as co-host. Brian Redmond, Loraine Barry and Julian Benson all returned as judges. Couples. On 2 December 2018, Mairéad Ronan, was officially announced as the first celebrity to be taking part. Celebrity reveals then continued every day until 7 December when the final three contestants were revealed during an appearance on "The Late Late  Show. On 26 December 2018, professional dancer Curtis Pritchard was involved in an incident where he and his brother, AJ Pritchard, were attacked in a nightclub by eight people. Curtis sustained injuries to his face, eye and knee. Because of the attack, Curtis was forced to undergo surgery on his knee, he was therefore ruled out of taking part in the series until further notice. It was confirmed he would be replaced by a new professional dancer. On 4 January 2019, Curtis' replacement was confirmed as being former "Strictly Come Dancing" professional dancer Trent Whiddon. The rest of the pairings  were revealed later that day on the pre-show, "Can't Stop Dancing." Scoring chart. Average chart. This table only counts for single dances scored on a traditional 30-points scale. It does not include the Team Dance or Marathon scores. Highest and lowest scoring performances. The highest and lowest performances in each dance according to the judges' scale are as follows. Weekly scores and songs. "Unless indicated otherwise, individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Brian Redmond, Loraine Barry, Julian Benson." Week 1. Guest act: Series 2  champions, Jake Carter and Karen Byrne performing a Contemporary Ballroom to 'Sign of the Times' Week 2. Guest act: Ryan Mack performing ‘Sofa’. Week 6: Switch-Up Week. Guest act: Wild Youth performing ‘Making Me Dance’. Week 7. "Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Brian Redmond, Loraine Barry, Darren Bennett." Due to an illness, Darren Bennett filled in for Julian Benson for the night. Dance-Off Judges' votes to save Week 8: Orchestra Week. "Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in  this order from left to right: Brian Redmond, Loraine Barry, Darren Bennett." Darren Bennett filled in for Julian Benson. All performances this week are accompanied by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Dance-Off Judges' votes to save Week 9: Team Dance Week. Julian Benson returned to the panel following a two-week absence. After each couple performed their individual dance, all six couples were separated into two teams to perform a team dance to earn a higher individual scores. Dance-Off Judges' votes to save Week 10: Eurovision Week. After each couple performed their individual dance, all five couples took to  the floor for the "Eurothon" in a bid to increase their scores. Guest act: Johnny Logan performing "Hold Me Now" and Sarah McTernan performing '22'. Dance-Off Judges' votes to save Week 11: St. Patrick's Day. "The couples will perform two dances, the first being a song by an Irish artist to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day." Guest act: Walking on Cars performing 'Coldest Water'. Dance-Off"For the dance-off Johnny & Emily chose to perform their Paso Doble, while Fred & Giulia chose their Salsa". Judges' votes to save Week 12: The Final. Guest act: Westlife performing 'Hello My Love