The contestants will have a jam-packed weekend! Arriving in Kilkenny on Friday, April 10, at 1.30pm they will have their first group activity of the weekend.
On-stage interviews will kick off at 7.30pm in Langton’s, conducted by Aindriú de Paor from RTÉ 2FM. This will be followed by music and DJ until late.
The contestants will have an early start on Saturday with private interviews with judges. Then contestant challenges will take place, testing their ability to work as a team! For everyone attending there is an action-packed day in store with activities including jiving lessons, a scavenger hunt and music from Danny Burke.

On Saturday evening, the contestants will don their suits for a banquet, in the Langton’s Ballroom.
There will be a surprise entertainment act before the band Sweet Freedom take the stage. Mr Personality 2026 will be announced at midnight.
Tickets for are currently on sale at ‘early-bird’ rates from www.set.ie. Further information from Michael Lawler on (085) 2314535 or Aine Walton on (086) 0892032.
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