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‘Most stunning host', say viewers as Kathryn Thomas steals the show in luxurious €200 gown during Rose of Tralee finale
Kathryn's gown is ideal for a bridal look
PRETTY PRESENTER 'Most stunning host', say viewers as Kathryn Thomas steals the show in luxurious €200 gown during Rose of Tralee finale
ROSE OF Tralee viewers have all called host Kathryn Thomas "the most stunning" after she stepped out in a luxurious gown on air.
The Carlow native was back to host the iconic event alongside Daithi O'Se for a third year running.
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Kathryn Thomas looked sensational in an Odd Muse gown
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Kathryn's fans all swooned over the TV look
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A total of 32 hopefuls were at the Dome in Tralee in a bid to be crowned the Rose of Tralee this week.
Throughout the weekend, Kathryn and Daithi took the stage to interview each Rose individually, giving viewers the chance to get to know the ladies better.
And while all eyes were on the dazzling Roses, RTE fans couldn't help but swoon over Kathryn's incredible fashion sense.
During the finale, the 45-year-old was a vision as she donned an all-white ensemble with a draping scarf attached.
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The structured gown had a flattering boat neckline and short sleeves.
The mum-of-two's fabulous look came from luxury label Odd Muse.
The Ultimate Muse Drape Maxi Dress currently retails on their website for €205 - ideal for a bridal look.
The Carlow host completed the look with simple beige open-toed heels and a sleek bun that showed off her features.
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She enhanced the outfit with bold cream drop earrings, while keeping her other jewellery minimal to highlight the gown's sculptural design.
Standing beside her co-host Daithi O'Se, who donned a velvet wine tuxedo, Kathryn looked every bit the showstopper as she introduced the Roses competing on the final night.
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And it was Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins who was crowned the winner of Rose of Tralee 2025.
This year's competition was jam-packed with highs and lows, funny moments and even a performance from Daniel O'Donnell as viewers got to know all of the 32 Roses that took part in the competition.
They were left on the edge of their seats as they waited to hear who had won the votes.
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In the end, Daithi announced that Katelyn won the votes and was crowned this year's Rose of Tralee.
'WELL DESERVED'
Katelyn was the seventh Rose up and spoke to Daithi about her career path.
The Ballyouskill native is a second-year apprentice electrician, who works with Alpha Drives in Portlaoise, while also helping her dad and her siblings on their dairy farm.
The 20-year-old had performed the jive with her escort Tommy Meade.
She looked in complete shock as her name was called out as the winner.
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When asked how she felt, Katelyn said: "Like a dream, oh my God."
Kathryn remarked: "Absolutely well deserved. Take a minute, who would you like to say thank you to?"
Katelyn replied: "My mum, my dad, Lynn Maloney, Steve Connolly. You've been absolutely amazing.
"And these 31 girls standing right behind me."
