The drama! Two soap stars added to Dancing With the Stars line-up

Just a day after comedian Des Bishop revealed that he will be taking part in Ireland’s first ever Dancing With the Stars, two more contestants have been unveiled.

Soap stars Aoibhín Garrihy and Denise McCormack have confirmed that they will be fox-trotting onto our screens on January 8.

Aoibhín, who is best known for her role as Neasa Dillon in Fair City, said she is ‘delighted’ to be involved in the show.

You will also no doubt recognise Denise from her current role on Red Rock, as well as her award-winning turn on the cult-hit show Love/Hate.

Denise is clearly excited to put her dancing talents to the test, admitting that it is ‘such a privilege’ to be taking part in the show.

The line-up is shaping up to be a real good ‘un, with Des Bishop’s inclusion proving particularly popular among viewers at home.

“I’ll be watching this!” one Facebook user wrote yesterday, after the big reveal.

Another chimed in: “Me too! He’s just getting better looking with age!”

Well, what are your thoughts? Will you be tuning in?