BINTM’s Alannah Beirne to replace Dancing with the Stars’ Aoife Walsh
Former Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh has been forced to bow out of her place on this year's Dancing With The Stars, due to complications from a toe injury.
It has since been confirmed by RTE that Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model finalist, Alannah Beirne will be taking her place.
The gorgeous Kildare-born model finished third on BINTM, and is going for gold on Dancing With the Stars.
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!'
Speaking about her departure from the show Aoife Walsh said:
'I’m devastated to have to hang up my dancing shoes so soon, but it just wasn't meant to be this time. I want to thank RTÉ and ShinAwiL for the opportunity and their support.'
'I’d also like to wish all my fellow contestants the very best in the competition – I’ll be watching and cheering them on every week.'
'I’m looking forward to getting better and back on both feet again very soon. For now, the dream has ended but I live my life believing that the glass is always half full and when one door closes, another always opens'”
