She will be brilliant.

Following Aoife Walsh's departure from Dancing with the Stars, RTÉ today confirmed that Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model finalist Alannah Beirne will take her place. Earlier this week, former Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh announced that she had to quit the show because of a fractured toe. Walsh stubbed her toe while getting out of bed and subsequently fractured it, leading to her missing a crucial two weeks of rehearsals. Alannah will now fill the gap in the line-up when the show starts in January. Speaking about taking part in Dancing with the Stars this year Alannah said:

"I’m so thrilled to be joining the DWTS family – Christmas has really come early this year! I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in now and meeting the rest of the participants. And I also want to wish Aoife a speedy recovery.”

Alannah finished third on Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model. She recently relocated to London where she has fronted many high profile campaigns.