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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘We're taking thing as they come' says RTE star as he lifts lid on long-distance engagement & ‘next chapter' plans
RTE star and Olympian Jack Woolley has lifted the lid on his wedding plans to his long-distance fiance. The Irish Olympian and his fiance Dave Stig have been in a relationship since 2021. 2 Jack Woolley is engaged to his fiance Dave Stigg Credit: Instagram 2 Jack lifted the lid on their future wedding plans Credit: Instagram He'd planned to propose to Jack live on TV if he won DWTS — but had to hold off after gymnast rival However, personal trainer Dave couldn't wait until a much-needed post-show holiday in Instead, he popped the question to his partner of four years at DWTS' after-party — with Larry Bass, the boss of show producers ShinAwil, calling him up on stage. Read more on jack woolley Jack's time on Dancing With The Stars also meant that he and David got to spend a lot of time in Dublin together, as usually Jack spends most of his time training in Spain. And for as long as they are doing long-distance Jack doesn't plan on getting married to Dave. He told RSVP: "Obviously, I'm over here in Madrid and we're doing long distance. I don't think the best thing for us is to get married and then go back to doing long distance. 'For me, it's kind of when I decide to retire from the sport and things are starting to come to an end, that getting married will be the start of the next chapter, in a way. Most read in News TV 'We're just taking things as they come at the moment.' Additionally delaying their wedding plans is Dave's sister's upcoming ceremony. DWTS contestants jet off on holiday together Jack said: "His little sister is engaged, also, and she's getting married at the start of 2027. It's like, 'do we slip it in beforehand or do we wait until afterwards?' We're trying to figure it out." Although he has ruled out getting married anytime soon, the pair still have some aspects of their wedding planned out. He said: 'We have songs and colours and suits that we want picked out. But we don't know when the wedding is going to actually be, or anything like that." Jack previously told The Irish Sun, that he wants his pro-partner Alex Vladimariov to teach Dave the American Smooth — so they can perform his to Grace as their first dance. 'FIRST DANCE' Jack said: 'How fantastic would that be, hearing that song and dancing to Grace at a wedding in 'We are definitely going to get married here in this country and then another smaller get-together abroad. If someone wants to pay, they are more than welcome.' Speaking about Dave's surprise engagament, Jack said: "I thought he was going to wait until we got out to Spain to do it but he jumped the gun. 'And it turned out to be a great idea with all our friends and family there that night at the party. I am so happy.'
Extra.ie
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Funeral details announced for beloved TV star Julian Benson
Funeral details have been released for the late Julian Benson. The dancer, choreographer and former Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) judge died over the weekend following a 'courageous battle' with cystic fibrosis. Julian was diagnosed with the genetic disorder when he was just two years old but only revealed his condition in 2018. He was just 54 at the time of his passing. Funeral details have been released for the late Julian Benson. Pic: Brian McEvoy According to a notice on Julian will be laid to rest at Fanagans Funeral Home, located on Aungier Street on Friday, April 25, from 5 to 7 pm. His funeral mass will then be held at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Donnybrook on Saturday, April 26, at 11 am. Following that, his funeral will take place in Glasnevin Cemetery. The dancer, choreographer and former Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) judge died over the weekend following a 'courageous battle' with cystic fibrosis. Pic: Brian McEvoy A statement from Julian's family confirmed he had died surrounded by his nearest and dearest 'following a courageous battle.' They extended thanks to the Cystic Fibrosis team at St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin; the ICU team at St Vincent's; Beaumont Hospital's Transplant team and the care teams who helped him live an extraordinary and full life. Julian is survived by his brother Adrian, sister-in-law Rachel, and his beloved nieces and nephew. Julian was diagnosed with the genetic disorder when he was just two years old but only revealed his condition in 2018. He was just 54 at the time of his passing. Pic: Brian McEvoy Tributes poured in for the star, with Larry Bass, CEO of ShinAwil (producers of DWTS) writing: 'We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our wonderful friend Julian Benson. 'Our very own Captain Sparkle who brought so much joy, brilliance and talent to the world. 'His attitude and outlook on life was ever inspiring and will continue to be thanks to his constant effort to better the lives of people around him, especially with the creation of the Julian Benson CF Foundation – his legacy will live on forever.' He added: 'Julian was one of a kind, and will be forever missed. The world lost a bit of sparkle today.' RTE Director-General Kevin Bakhurst said he is 'deeply saddened' by the news. 'Many people in Ireland will remember Julian as he burst onto our screens as a judge on Dancing with the Stars in 2017 and most recently joined forces with the Room to Improve team as he was the driving force to provide a house for the families of people with Cystic Fibrosis,' he said. 'He brought a contagious passion for life and for improving the lives of other people to the project. Julian has been a stalwart for people with CF and will be greatly missed by so many. My deepest sympathies are with his family, friends, and colleagues. May he rest in peace.'
