After a brilliant night of dancing from Danny O'Carroll, Kayleigh Trappe, Rhys McClenaghan and Jack Woolley, only one contestant could emerge victorious and lift the glitterball trophy
After 11 spectacular shows filled with glitz and glamour, highs and lows and captivating dances along the way, Rhys McClenaghan and Laura Nolan have been crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars 2025.
Read more: Loraine Barry's heartbreak and happiness: Marriage breakdowns, turning 60 and finding love again The competition kicked in as the couples took to the floor for their first dance of the evening; the Judges’ Choice, which tasked each couple with performing a routine from a previous week. "You smashed it and took it to the next level - I didn't even think that was possible. Unforgettable," Arthur Gourounlian added.Next up, Taekwondo athlete, Jack Woolley and his pro partner Alex Vladimirov threw it back to week five with their Dedicated Dance to Jack’s friend Kellie Harrington: an American Smooth to Grace by The Wolfe Tones.While Karen Byrne gushed: "You really move people with this dance. I'm still not the better of seeing you dance to this song again.
"You played the hero tonight but you're also an Olympic champion. You have become a real life superhero," Brian said.Rhys and Laura scored a total of 40 from the judges.
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