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The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I have to be honest' – RTE star Arthur Gourounlian makes confession after bump in the road on family day out
RTE star Arthur Gourounlian was honest with his followers after a bump in the road occurred on his family day out. The Dancing With The Stars judge spent some quality time with his mum Maria, sister-in-law Aoife, and kids Blake and Blu yesterday. 3 Arthur brought his kids for a day out in Wicklow yesterday Credit: Instagram 3 Arthur's mum is currently staying at his Dublin home Credit: Instagram 3 Arthur spoke about Blake's tantrum Credit: Instagram They visited Smurfs Village in Avondale in Wicklow and had an "absolutely amazing day". Arthur shared snippets of their day out over on Instagram and raved over the unique experience. The 45-year-old said: "Loved every single moment. The Smurfs Village is nothing short of enchanting. "From the exceptional presentation to the welcoming atmosphere and the incredible professionalism of the team, everything was truly top-notch. read more arthur gourounlian "We are genuinely impressed and wholly immersed in the experience." After having fun at the Smurf-themed family event, they went to see what the all fuss is about at Beyond the Trees in Avondale Forest Park. The family-of-five took a leisurely stroll through the walled gardens and walked along the forest park trails. Arthur said: "I love discovering new things everyday. I adore the view, the nature and the location. Wow." read more on the irish sun They decided they wanted to climb to the top of the viewing tower to go on the giant slide and look out at the stunning scenery. However, after posting about the excursion, Arthur confessed that they didn't actually end up making it to the slide. Arthur Gourounlian shares summer fun clip with mum The dad-of-two told his fans: "Right, so I have to be very honest here, from the last video you saw Blake going up. "We wanted to get to the top then do the slide, but we never made it to the top because my lovely daughter had a little tantrum. "She didn't want to go into the buggy and she didn't want to walk but she wanted Papa to carry her. "It was a long way up so we're trying to compromise but none of us wanted to give up. Yes I wasn't going to let her win, those little tears wouldn't fool me. FAMILY FUN "So we ended up going home. So we never made it to the top but I've seen people sliding through the slide and I'm definitely going to come back and revisit this place when Blake is 25-years-old. "Honestly, the views are just spectacular. Oh, if you're wondering what happened after, she was absolutely fine. She sat in the car and said, 'Papa, let's go home', I was like, 'You won't break me'." Arthur also shared some gorgeous photos from their day out and captioned the post: "What a beautiful Friday spent at Beyond the Trees Avondale with my gorgeous girls! "We started with the charming Smurf Village and discovered the most magical walking path through the forest. It's always incredible to stumble upon new places, views, and little adventures that make your heart full. We loved every single minute of it." The celebrity choreographer's friends and fans flooded the comment section with compliments. Hubby Brian Dowling wrote: "Family." Evelyn said: "Beautiful family." One fan commented: "Aw beautiful family. J'adore. Tati is looking fabulous." Karen added: "Gorgeous photos."
Extra.ie
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Jennifer Zamparelli in the mix to make RTE comeback
Former 2FM presenter Jennifer Zamparelli could be headed back to RTE radio towers to cover Doireann Garrihy's maternity leave, can reveal. The move to jump Jennifer into Doireann's afternoon slot, comes as bosses at the station, have been left 'scratching their collective heads' in a bid to find a suitable 'fill-in host for Doireann who is due to take a break to give birth to her first child. Doireann and Jennifer are friends and had been co-hosts of the popular TV show, Dancing with the stars on RTE. Dancing With The Stars presenters Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy. Pic: Kyran O'Brien/KOBPIX As previously reported by the station has been drafting a list of possible temporary presenters since last May when Doireann first announced that she was expecting her first child. And despite RTE initially telling that they have 'compiled a lengthy list of potential presenters separate sources have now let slip that 'pickings are slim. Pic: Instagram/ Doireann Garrihy In addition to Jennifer, comedian Emma Doran is also being considered, and it would appear that the 'short list' is very extremely short, having been whittled down to a choice between Jennifer Zamparelli and Emma Doran. 'There's a lot of head-scratching occurring in here to fill Doireann's maternity leave,' said a senior RTE source. Emma Doran 'There's a bit of a conundrum. Obviously they want to find someone good and competent to handle the slot while Doireann is off air. But on the other hand, there are certain people in here who 'really, really, really, love, love' Doireann so they aren't keen to choose anyone that could potentially upstage Doireann or be better than her in that slot,'the source continued. 'So there's kind of a school-of-thought if they bring back Jennifer Zamparelli, she is a known quantity, she's Doireann's mate and she has no intentions of looking for a full time gig. So it's the safe option.' Amy Huberman, Deirdre O'Kane, Jason Byrne, Graham Norton, Emma Doran and Martin Angolo at the premiere of LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire But there's another group who are keen to try someone different, fresh voices, who are pitching for Emma Doran as a candidate.' 'So, as I said lots of head-scratching going on.' In a statement to RTE said back in May that they have compiled a detailed list of both internal and external candidates, saying, 'In relation to Doireann's 2FM show, we have been through a detailed expressions of interest phase and have a longlist of potential presenters both on and off 2FM which we are considering.' Mark Mehigan and Doireann Garrihy. Pic: Doireann Garrihy/Instagram Presenter Doireann and her new hubby, podcaster Mark Mehigan, announced last month that they are expecting their first child. The couple, who tied the knot last year, shared the news on Instagram with photos holding their baby scan, with the caption: 'We are beside ourselves with joy. Here's to the greatest chapter yet.'
Washington Post
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Discovery 'Shark Week' has breaching great whites, looks back at 'Jaws' and starts with some dancing
NEW YORK — Fifty years ago, 'Jaws' unlocked dread in millions about man-eating sharks. This summer, that fear may be somewhat reduced as they become contestants on a TV dance show. Former 'Dancing With the Stars' host Tom Bergeron steps up for a marketing masterstroke by Discovery Channel's 'Shark Week' — 'Dancing with Sharks,' where humans and 20-foot-long hammerhead sharks do a little mambo.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Discovery Channel's ‘Dancing With Sharks' is just what it sounds like
After nearly 15 years co-hosting ABC's 'Dancing With the Stars,' veteran TV personality Tom Bergeron felt like he was done working on a weekly series. However, he didn't want to 'disappear into the hinterlands,' so he recently told his agent to let him know if she heard about any one-off opportunities that sounded fun.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Competition's Already Begun Between "TSLOMW" Stars Jen Affleck And Whitney Leavitt Ahead Of Their "Dancing With The Stars" Debut
Earlier this month on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 reunion, it was announced that Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt will be joining the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars. Jen and Whitney are taking their #MomTok moves to the DWTS dance floor! Related: This week, Whitney shared a TikTok of her and Jen gearing up for their upcoming "competition": @whitneyleavitt Before you get your garments in a twist, don't fret, it's all in good fun: Related: The good-natured joke was further confirmed in the comments: Related: My fave part of the video is Conner — Whitney's husband — who just looks happy to be there: They're even practicing their moves together since rehearsals won't start for a couple more months: @whitneyleavitt / Via Related: Jen and Whitney are joined by influencer Alix Earle and wildlife conservationist Robin Irwin on the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars. Until then, we must survive off of the morsels they give us on their TikToks: @jenniferaffleck / Via Stream The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu. Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity:
