NEW Dancing With The Stars judge Karen Byrne revealed she is dreading the first dance-offs at the weekend.
The Dubliner, previously a pro on the RTE One show for seven seasons, admits it will be “very hard” to send celebs packing.
Karen, 32, told The Irish Sun: “I didn’t sign up for that part! This is definitely gonna be tough but you have to go with what you see.
“I’d love everyone to make the final but that’s not what the show is. If somebody slips, you have to judge on what you’ve seen in the dance off. It’s going to be very hard.”
And things could be even tougher as Kevin Dundon looks most likely to go home.
The TV chef, who finished bottom on Sunday, is a favourite of Karen.
She has consistently praised his commitment, telling us: “Everyone is trying their best and you can see that Kevin is trying his best. But is Kevin’s best ever going to best an Olympian? No. It’s not. But it’s all about putting the time in and committing to show.
“Myself and people at home like to see dancers embracing the experience.”
Karen also praised fellow judges Loraine Barry, Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Redmond for their support.
She said: “They have been so lovely. Every week I feel like the three of them are holding my hand.”
Meanwhile, Aishah Akorede told how it was “not an easy thing” to open up on TV about her long battle with sickle cell disease.
The former Miss Universe Ireland, 25, spoke out while dedicating her dance to mum Kemi, who has been a pillar of support throughout her life.
She said: “I’m happy sharing my story is going to help people. It has already”.
