‘She's a TV natural', RTE fans cry as Rose of Tralee contestant leaves viewers in stitches with ‘unique' talent
TV GOLD 'She's a TV natural', RTE fans cry as Rose of Tralee contestant leaves viewers in stitches with 'unique' talent
RTE VIEWERS have called one Rose of Tralee contestant a "TV natural" after she showed off her "unique" talent.
The hit show returned tonight with co-hosts Kathryn Thomas and Daithi O Se taking to the stage to welcome each Rose to the competition.
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Carlow Rose, Katie Ryan won the hearts of viewers
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Katie did a 'yoga with dogs' session with Kathryn Thomas and Daithi O'Se
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The segment made for a hilarious TV moment
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The Roses took to the stage last night to share their life stories and talents with the audience and viewers.
However, one contestant had viewers falling over themselves with laughter as she performed a hysterical yoga segment for her talent.
Carlow Rose, Katie Ryan won the hearts of viewers when she spoke about her adventurous travels and the strength of the women around her.
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But it was Katie's "yoga with dogs" segment that caught the attention of RTE fans.
The 26-year-old brought her two dogs on stage and called upon hosts Kathryn and Daithi to take part in the exercise.
The Irish beauty started off by getting the presenters to take a deep breath in and reach their arms up.
Katie then exclaimed: "Okay next can we fold over and touch those toes!"
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The audience was left laughing when Daithi struggled to reach his toes and Katie jokingly remarked: "All the way down now, Daithi are you okay there?"
Next, Katie got the hosts to walk their hands forward and bring their hips up into a downward dog.
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Kathryn did the yoga position with ease, meanwhile Katie hysterically looked over at Daithi and said: "Oh Daithi can we please straighten those legs?"
Kathryn and Daithi were in stitches of laughter as they posed in their downward dog.
Suddenly, one of Katie's dogs walked over and began licking the two presenters all over their faces.
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The crowd were all left howling as the dog caused Daithi to break out of his yoga position.
Katie then asked: "Can we do a three-legged downward dog now guys?"
Kathryn immediately raised her leg up as Katie shouted: "Yes come on woo."
'LAUGH OUT LOUD'
The fellow Carlow native was then left red-faced when she realised she might have flashed the crowd while doing her downward-facing dog.
Kathryn exclaimed: "Oh God I am so sorry to anybody in the wings right now."
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While that was happening, Daithi hilariously told Katie: "I'm stuck."
But Katie had no sympathy for the star as she responded: "Come on Daithi we know you can do it."
Daithi attempted to stand up but Katie's dog started to lick his face again, causing the crowd to laugh even louder.
And RTE viewers were quick to react to the Carlow Rose's brilliant talent as they took to social media.
Maria wrote on Instagram: "Wow she's a TV natural."
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Ann said: "I was laughing out loud at this. Well done Katie."
Aisling added: "You are a natural up there Katie."
And Ali remarked: "So funny."
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