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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.