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Rose of Tralee host Kathryn Thomas says her daughter and mother are 'dotty for Daithi'
Kathryn Thomas may be a sensation as she takes to the Rose of Tralee stage, but in the eyes of Kathryn's nearest and dearest, it's her co-host who is the star of the show.
Speaking exclusively to bubbly presenter Kathryn said her eldest daughter Ellie and even her mother are dotty for Daithi O'Se.
'Ellie was watching last night,' Kathryn told 'Grace couldn't care less about the Rose of Tralee,' she laughed. Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas. Pic: Domnick Walsh
'But Ellie, my seven-year-old, is absolutely enthralled. She loves the songs and all of the style. And she loves all the rosebuds as well. So she was watching but she doesn't really care about me at all.'
However, there is one performer who is the apple of little Ellie's eye.
'She's a big fan of Daithi. She loves him.'
And it's not just Ellie who is dotty for Daithi; 'My mother is coming to the show tonight and she is also a mega Daithi fan.' Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas. Pic: Domnick Walsh
But for Kathryn, the real stars are the 32 Rosebuds.
'They are all so incredibly talented. I have to say the New Zealand Rose's performance was incredible. She sang one of my all-time favourite songs. She Moves Through the Fair, and I thought she was absolutely incredible.'
But Kathryn says there are more amazing acts set to grace the rose stage tonight. Kathryn Thomas. Pic: Domnick Walsh
'I've just been in dress rehearsals and there are some brilliant performances tonight as well. I also love contemporary dance. I thought the Kerry dance yesterday was amazing. We've got another one of them to look forward to tonight.'
And Kathryn says she is somewhat of an accomplished mover herself and may someday be tempted to showcase her footwork on RTE's flagship show, Dancing with the Stars. South Australia Rose Beth Mooney. Pic: Domnick Walsh
'I am an incredible freestyle dancer,' Kathryn joked with 'If anybody asks me to do any sort of choreography, then I'm a disaster.'
But she says she is not averse to some professional classes and may someday partake in RTE's flagship show Dancing with the Stars. Kathryn Thomas in Q102's new studio.
'I have been asked a number of times to do Dancing with the Stars, but so far I've resisted.
'But there might come a time. For now, my focus is on the Rose of Tralee and my radio show on Q102, but one day you may see me on Dancing with the Stars.'
