He will be brilliant.

Yesterday afternoon, Deirdre O'Kane was the first celebrity confirmed for the new series of Dancing With The Stars. Now in its second series, the show will feature a fresh group of Irish celebs learning how to jive, Waltz and tango. We were delighted with the news Deirdre has signed up, and now we're even happier with the second person who has been confirmed. Joining Deirdre for the line-up will be one of our favourite comedians, Bernard O'Shea. The news was confirmed on Bernard's 2fm breakfast show, which he hosts with Jennifer Zamparelli and Keith Walsh.

Yep @boshea5 is doin Dancing with the stars. Ahhhhhh AND I’m on maternity leave so can’t slag him. It’s so unfair. That’s just typical him now

— Jennifer Zamparelli (@JenniferMaguire) December 4, 2017

Speaking about taking part in Dancing with the Stars this year, Bernard said:

“I’m feeling exceptionally nervous, but looking forward to the challenge. I don’t think my wife has ever forgiven me for not doing our first dance at our wedding. I have a genuine fear of dancing. If you were to ask me would you prefer to jump out of a plane without a parachute or dance on live television, I’d say how high is the aeroplane? Jennifer Zamparelli said to me I should step out of my comfort zone and that’s exactly what I’m doing. I think my dance partner will have her work cut out with me – but look, if she can make me dance, she can make anyone dance.”

Roll on January.