RTE DWTS’ Jack Woolley has revealed he will be moving to Spain just DAYS after the final show.
The Irish Olympian was among the final four contestants competing to lift the coveted Glitterball trophy last Sunday.
However, Jack missed out on the big win when Irish Olympian Rhys McClenaghan and his professional partner Laura Nolan received the winning vote.
But the taekwondo star has already set his sights on a new goal and it’s taking him all the way to Spain.
Jack has told of his hopes to qualify for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 – and the extensive training will take place in Madrid.
He told RSVP: “I want to do another cycle and the only way for me to get to another Olympics and have the possibility of taking home a medal is if I enjoy it.
“I don’t think I could do another cycle just going to training and working hard without having fun and being able to be myself.”
The Dublin native admitted that his experience on DWTS allowed him to “get his confidence back” after a “tough time” at the last two Olympic cycles.
The young athlete explained how the dance competition has completely changed his outlook on what competing means.
Jack said: “I came into the show in competition mode, as the athlete I am. I realised in the first few weeks, after watching the videos back, that I wasn’t having as much fun.
“After week four something clicked and I said that I needed to enjoy it and as much out of it as an experience, rather than a competition. I think I did that in the last few weeks.”
And that’s not the only big news Jack has announced this week.
The Olympian revealed he was engaged to his long-term partner Dave Stigg on Monday.
The lovebirds have been in a steady relationship for more than four years.
The happy couple got engaged just one day after Jack competed in the glittering grand finale of Dancing With The Stars.
The Taekwondo star took to his Instagram to share the incredible news with his fans.
‘YOU HAVE WON LIFE’
Woolley posted a heartwarming snap of himself and Dave sharing a kiss and showcasing the engagement ring.
He captioned the special post: “17/03/2025.”
Friends and fans all flocked to the comment section to congratulate the pair.
Amber said: “YESSSS big congratulations. You might not have won DWTS but you have WON life, so happy for you guys xxx.”
Jack’s Dancing With The Stars partner, Alex Vladimirov, commented: “SCREAMING CRYING. Two most beautiful people on earth xxx.”
Sole wrote: “Congratulations! What a wonderful day to get engaged!”
Aoibhe gushed: “My favourite people in the world, congratulations.”
