Jennifer Zamparelli announces next career venture
Jennifer Zamparelli has detailed her excitement after she was revealed her next career move.
The RTÉ star left her radio gig with 2FM early 2024 alongside a host of other big names including The 2 Johnnies, Donncha O'Callaghan and Doireann Garrihy — who has since returned.
The mother-of-two previously revealed that she was 'content' following her departure and now had some time where she could audition and make room for other exciting projects. Jennifer Zamparelli has detailed her excitement after she was revealed her next career move. Pic: Brian McEvoy
On Tuesday, the Dancing with the Stars presenter was announced as part of the cast for a returning musical heading to Dublin later in the year.
Jennifer will appear in The Rocky Horror Show when the beloved musical returns to the Gaiety Theatre in August.
The presenter and comic joins Jason Donovan who will return to the role of Frank N'Furter for the stage production.
The duo have previously worked together, sharing the stage in 2013 for Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
Speaking at the cast announcement, Jennifer said she was 'absolutely thrilled' to be part of the production, where she will take up the role of the Narrator in the iconic musical.
She said the role was 'sexy [and] outrageously funny' and said there would be 'so much fun' when she reunites with Jason Donovan. Jennifer's acting credits include The Fear and Bridget & Eamon as well as Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Pic: Paul Doherty
'It's certainly been a while, but I can't wait to get started,' she admitted.
Jennifer's acting credits include The Fear and Bridget & Eamon as well as Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
Despite departing her radio gig earlier in 2024, she has continued as co-host for Dancing with the Stars alongside fellow RTÉ star Doireann Garrihy.
The Rocky Horror Show takes to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from August 11 to August 16 with tickets on sale now here.
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