RTE Dancing With The Stars 2025 winner revealed in nail-biting final as viewers left divided

THE RTE Dancing With The Stars 2025 winner has been revealed after a nail-biting final.

Tonight marked the finale of the hit RTE series and everyone was eagerly speculating about who would nab the coveted Glitterball trophy.

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Loraine Barry, Brian Redmond, Arthur Gourounlian and Karen Byrne were back to give their professional and tough-talking reviews, but tonight’s decision was made by the viewers.

And the four final contestants, Kayleigh Trappe, Rhys McClenaghan, Jack Woolley and Danny O’Carroll all brought their A-game.

They each performed the favourite dances from the season, selected by the judges, before returning on stage for their show dance.

The celebs and viewers were all on the edge of their seats wondering who would be the winner and in the end, it was revealed that Rhys McClenaghan and Laura Nolan won.

The Irish Olympian started off his night dancing an outstanding Charleston to the Spider Man Theme for the judges’ choice.

Rhys and Laura blew judges and viewers away with this performance in Movie Week, when they secured the first 10’s of the season.

The duo returned tonight fully embracing their chosen movie, Spiderman, as Rhys sported his personalised Spiderman suit and Laura donned a gorgeous Spiderman dress.

And yet again, all four judges were on their feet after the energetic dance.

Karen admitted she was “lost for words” as she said their performance was “pure and utter perfection”.

Loraine said it was “absolutely exhilarating from start to finish”.

Arthur added: “Rhys you have the power from head to toe, your power is mesmerising.

“From gymnast to dancer, to me you have movement, rhythm, in your DNA.”

Brian said: “Not only is Ireland proud to have you as an Olympic champion but we’re all proud to have you here with us on Dancing With The Stars.”

Laura and Rhys were ecstatic as they received a full score of 40 from the judges.

They then performed to Beautiful Things by Benson Boone for their show dance and received another well deserved 40 points.

When it was revealed they had won, Laura and Rhys looked thrilled as they hugged each other.