DANCING With The Stars judge Loraine Barry will be missing tomorrow night’s live show.
The celebrity judge only recently paid tribute to her late ex-husband, who passed last week.
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Loraine’s mum sadly passed away earlier this week, leaving her unable to attend tomorrow’s live show of Dancing With The Stars.
Taking to their Instagram today, RTE sadly announced that Loraine would be missing tomorrow’s show – and she would not be replaced on the judging panel.
In a statement they said: “RTE, Shinawil and all the cast and crew of Dancing with the Stars would like to extend their deepest sympathies to Loraine and her family on the passing of Loraine’s much adored Mam. May she rest in peace.
“In light of this sad news Loraine will not appear on the show tomorrow night.
“Brian, Arthur and Karen will judge the remaining ten contestants’ performances for Movie Week.”
Announcing the tragic passing of her mum, Lorraine took to her own Instagram on Wednesday.
She shared a beautiful snap of her mum looking happy as ever while she raised a glass.
Loraine wrote: “Our beautiful mammy passed away this morning at 10:30am.”
She added: “A mother’s love is like no other.”
Friends and fans flocked to the judge’s comment section to express their sincere sympathies following her loss.
RTE presenter Anna Daly wrote: “Your videos together were beautiful. May your Mum rest in peace Loraine.”
Virgin Media star Katja Mia said: “Loraine I’m so sorry, sending you lots of love.”
Irish model Rosanna Davison commented: “’I’m so sorry Loraine. Sending you and your family lots of love xx.”
Lorraine’s fellow judge on the show, Arthur Gourounlian remarked: “Oh Loraine, my condolences to you and the whole family.
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“Sending all our love. May your beautiful mummy rest in peace.”
Loraine’s mums passing comes just a short time after she buried her late ex husband, Andrew.
Andrew, who was Loraine’s first husband and dance partner, sadly passed away earlier this week.
The 60-year-old took to her Instagram to share a touching tribute to her former husband.
Loraine posted an image of the pair from their days as an award-winning dancing duo.
Loraine wore a stunning white dress, while Andrew was dressed up in a tuxedo for the dance.
She wrote in her tribute: “The pain is real. RIP Andrew.
“I’m sorry, I will not be teaching this week. Time is needed to see loved ones, show my respect and come to terms with a huge loss.
“My sincere condolences to Irina, Andrew’s wife, his children Mark and Sophie and his mother Norah. RIP ANDREW.”
