The audience are loving Karen Byrne as a judge on this year's Dancing with the Stars and each week, partner Jake has a particular routine for her.
Never one to hold back she has given her honest opinion to each of the contestants, some good, some bad and some where it has caused us to burst out laughing.
Knowing the pressure that comes with the job, her partner Jake, whom she met on the show over seven years ago is there in the audience cheering her on.
Chatting to the RTÉ this week the couple spoke about Karen's big break with Jake admitting he was more nervous for her than she was. Asking him why he said, 'I know some of the stuff you can come out with Karen...there was 'stiff mickey' that first week. Laughing Karen said 'what happens, happens.'
However, the new judge knows that Jake will always have her back and shows support every way that he can - and for the show each week he turns up with something his partner loves!
She said 'Whenever Jake visits me on the show, he brings a packet of Haribo jellies and a bottle of Coke. He also has this weekly tradition of weekly tradition of giving me a bouquet of flowers.'
The singer admitted 'It's costing me a fortune...I did it one week cos I was afraid she'd murder me and now every week I must keep buying them hahaha!'
Chatting to EVOKE recently Karen said that Jake's sweet reaction to her getting a spot on the judges' panel reminded her that she'd 'met her person' - adorable!
Speaking after dedication week, Karen happily recalled: 'From the first time I got the phone call to say I was after getting the job...
'I remember ringing Jake and he was gigging and when he came in that night... you know you've met your person when they're so happy.'
She continued: 'He literally ran into the room, hugged me, he was like a Cheshire cat, delighted, and constantly reassuring me… that's what you want.
