Olympic gold medal gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and his pro partner Laura Nolan have won Irish broadcaster RTÉ's Dancing with the Stars. They were competing against three other couples in the final on Sunday night.

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Olympian Rhys McClenaghan has been crowned the winner of Dancing with the Stars during the final of the RTÉ show tonight.

After 11 spectacular shows filled with glitz and glamour, Rhys McClenaghan and his pro partner Laura Nolan have been crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars 2025.

Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan and his professional dance partner Laura Nolan have been crowned champions of the eighth season of RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars.

Following eleven dazzling shows filled with show-stopping moments, breathtaking dance routines, and plenty of drama, Newtownards gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and his dancing partner Laura Nolan emerged victorious as the winners of Dancing with the Stars 2025.

Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) viewers were treated to a nail-biting finale on Sunday night as the winner of the coveted Glitterball trophy was announced. Rhys McCleneghan and pro dancer Laura Nolan were crowned the winners following 12 weeks of the popular celebrity competition.

Rhys was hailed as 'a worthy winner' although many fans had their hearts set on seeing one of the other finalists lift the Glitterball trophy

McClenaghan says he is delighted he accepted the challenge, and hopes to add a dance trophy honour.

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

Commenting on winning series eight and taking home the coveted Glitterball trophy, Rhys said:  "I don't have any words!"