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Kevin Dundon on his Dancing with the Stars experience!

2025/1/13
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Kevin Dundon: 参加《与星共舞》是一次非常棒的体验,虽然非常耗时且全情投入,每天需要进行5到6个小时的训练,这让我身心俱疲,但同时我也非常享受这个过程。节目组的舞台设计非常惊艳,这让我印象深刻。虽然表演只有短短的90秒,但在电视上播出却有8分钟,这不仅仅是跳舞,更是一场娱乐盛宴。在节目录制期间,我需要兼顾我的酒店工作和家庭,这对我来说是一个巨大的挑战,但我尽力去平衡两者之间的关系。我的家人非常支持我参加这个节目,这让我感到非常温暖。在舞台上表演结束后,我会因为如释重负而忽略评委的评价,我更关注的是表演本身,而不是评委的打分。节目之外,我还需要进行大量的课后练习,熟练掌握舞步,才能在表演中专注于表演本身,而不是舞步。我的团队和家人给了我极大的支持,让我能够应对来自工作和节目的双重压力。 Ciarán Cudahy: 作为主持人,我了解到Kevin Dundon在参加《与星共舞》节目中付出了巨大的努力和时间,这需要极强的毅力和决心。节目对参赛者来说是一个巨大的挑战,需要平衡工作、家庭和训练,这需要极高的组织能力和时间管理能力。同时,我也看到了Kevin Dundon在节目中的积极和乐观的态度,以及他与其他参赛者之间的良好关系。这体现了他优秀的个人品质和团队合作精神。

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What is Kevin Dundon's daily training schedule like for Dancing with the Stars?

Kevin Dundon trains for five to six hours daily, including rehearsals and recording VTs. On some days, he spends up to six hours in the studio, with additional time on set during weekends. The routine is intense and all-consuming, requiring significant commitment.

How did Kevin Dundon decide to join Dancing with the Stars?

Kevin Dundon was approached in July and spent an hour with professional dancer Karen Byrne to assess his dancing ability. Karen encouraged him, saying he could win the competition. After discussing it with his family, who were very supportive, he decided to join.

What is the atmosphere like among the contestants on Dancing with the Stars?

The contestants get along very well and support each other, especially since the competition is nerve-wracking. However, the dynamic might change slightly each week as one contestant is eliminated.

How does Kevin Dundon balance his commitments to Dancing with the Stars with his other responsibilities?

Kevin Dundon balances his time by working remotely with Dunbrody Country House Hotel and fulfilling his commitments to the Today Show. He also tries to spend time with his family, who are very excited about his participation in the show.

What is Kevin Dundon's strategy for performing on Dancing with the Stars?

Kevin focuses on learning the dance steps thoroughly so that he doesn't have to think about them during the performance. This allows him to concentrate on delivering a strong performance. He also studies videos of the routines at home to perfect his moves.

How does Kevin Dundon handle the judges' feedback on Dancing with the Stars?

Kevin admits that he doesn't pay much attention to the judges' feedback during the live show because he is too relieved after completing the dance. He relies on his professional dance partner to relay any important critiques for improvement.

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Kevin Dundon shares the intensity of his Dancing with the Stars journey, describing the demanding daily schedule of six-hour rehearsals and the overwhelming experience of performing live, comparing the actual dance time to the total time spent on set and the additional preparation time.
  • Daily 5-6 hour rehearsals
  • Live show performance
  • 90-second routine, 8-minutes on screen
  • Significant time commitment

Shownotes Transcript

Dancing With The Stars is on Irish screens currently, with Kieran’s guest being one of those gracing the dance floor!

Kevin Dundon is Chef and owner of Dunbrody Country House Hotel, and joins the show to discuss his experience so far.