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6th February 2020
06:00am GMT

Breaking the traditional pairing convention since the beginning of Dancing with the Stars in Ireland, and Strictly Come Dancingin the UK, the landmark move is one which Larry Bass, executive producer at ShinAwil, said gives a welcome and modern reflection of Irish society.
"Dancing with the Stars is an inclusive show and we are proud to feature two same sex couples in this week’s programme. The pairings between our celebrities and pro partners mark an historic moment for Irish television and it’s a positive representation of our diverse society," Larry Bass, Executive Producer, ShinAwil said.
"It’s something we have wanted to do for some time and Brian Dowling’s dream gave us the opportunity to make it happen. It’s going to be a great show on Saturday night."
This weekend is switch-up week on the show, with partner changes for all, and even the broadcast date changes for one week only, due to RTÉ election coverage.
With one less day for practice, all of this year's contestants on Dancing with the Stars, were straight back in to rehearsals on Monday, getting to grips with both their new partners and new routines.
"For a prime time family show to be so progressive and inclusive is an honour to be part of. To be given the chance to dance with any of the amazing pros is an incredible opportunity," Lottie Ryan said ahead of her dance with Emily. "Emily is someone who I've watched on my telly for years admiring, so I can't wait to share the floor with her."
The full line-up of pairings and routines for switch-up week are:
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