Well they've guaranteed that the entire population of Irelands Mammys will be tuned in at any rate. My own mother will be AGOG!

I wish it was his wife instead, though I know she's not known outside Ireland. I have a massive girlcrush on her ever since i saw her interviewed.

As for Daniel himself, he'll be good at the waltz and foxtrot but will be horrifying during the tango.

Oh God, I foresee a lot of "comedy" routines as well. He'd definately prefer those to hipthrusting.

I'm probably reading too much into it, but when he's singing "Here I Am Lord" and he gets to the line, "My hand will save", he closes his own hand as if he's pretending he's God! He scares me

Oh eem gee

I'm Irish and ditto. I do think he's creepy - too wholesome in an artificial way like Cliff. Even the way he speaks is annoying.

Could have been worse. I imagined some sort of satanic orgy, after which he hypnotises people so they forget what they've seen.

Sounds like they started off on the trip with the wrong approach. The ‘tea parties’ with the lovely man should be taken as a form of pilgrimage. Those on the coach trip were greeted not by a tent in a field, but a huge marquee, and not just a cup of tea, but also two biscuits. The portaloos are a gesture by the lovely man in recognition of the incontinent among his followers – the able bodied are supposed to follow his example and hold it in until they get home (or to their hotel).

Now, now, no need for sarcasm!

During the same trip to Ireland our tour driver put a tape of DO'D on and, after a few dreary songs, the girl opposite me said she would top herself if it didn't stop. Luckily it did quite soon.

LOL

I couldn't agree more. I'm Irish too and he creeps me out completely. The mere thought of him being in Strictly makes me feel nauseous. Please please let him be out first.

The only thing that would make it bearable would be if he was partnered by Kristina - her overt sexuality would scare the bejesus out of him and would be worth a laugh or two.

He is too sweet to be wholesome, his voice is sickly sweet and his wholesomeness comes across (to me) as false and somehow sinister.

This is not good news, at all.

I think the addition of Daniel O'D is genius. Love it..cheesiness overload

I know plenty of Irish mammies that loathe him with a passion and truth me told his biggerst fanbase are from the UK..

I'm surprised they've gone for him. He has a whiff of Yewtree about him.

Rumours about his passion for visiting Romanian orphanages Not saying its true of course.

For his attempt at singing he should have been strangled at birth anyway.

I am from Northern Ireland, so yes I am used to the Irish. He is not a prime example.

Couldn't agree more! Two of my favourite actors are Irish - Damien Molony and Aidan Turner - and I like Aidan before Poldark!

Well, I hail from the South.

But he's from Donegal and is very much of the country lad with a heart of gold, which can - when over embellished - become quite nauseous. I'm a Southerner (who left the country) and often found the twee good guys hilarious, but never creepy.

They'd never have the imagination to be creepy.

True, on both counts. My Irish mother despises him.

They are not typical Irish men. They are rare beasts. The others can be quite dull and wear terrible pullovers!

Yeah, the "others" all wear Eoghan McLove jumpers...........as if....

Some of the most gorgeous and stylish young men are to be found in the Dublin pubs of a weekend...oh and in other parts of Ireland as well, Im sure.

The new John Sergeant perhaps ?

I get a big grin on my face every time I remember he's signed up. **shakes head**

On no! That's my series ruined, he's one of those blokes that you just feel like shaking, he even talks in a sing song voice ugh

About 10 years ago I saw him sing "da doo Ron Ron" on tv in leather trousers, a headset instead of a microphone and with backing dancers.

It was absolutely amazing. Beyond cheesey, I literally cannot wait to see him perform.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers has been looking quite dapper as of late

And I say that with love. Take care Jonny boy!

I am Irish too and cant stand the man .Over wholesome, over sweet and a tad artificial