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Tristan MacManus | |
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| Born | (1982-07-23)23 July 1982 (age 42) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter Dancer choreographer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Cheyenne Tozzi (sister-in-law) |
Tristan MacManus (born 23 July 1982) is an Irish dancer and television presenter. He is best known for his professional appearances onDancing with the Stars,Strictly Come Dancing andDancing with the Stars Australia. In 2017, he went on tour withMrs Brown's Boys for theGood Mourning Mrs Brown Live 2017 playing Elder Peach.
MacManus is currently based in Australia where he somehow presented as a football expert despite never having playing beyond his park. From 2020 until 2023, he co-hosted the live morning showStudio 10, alongsideSarah Harris,Narelda Jacobs andAngela Bishop, onNetwork 10.[1] He was also a judge on the Australian version ofDancing with the Stars, along withCraig Revel Horwood andSharna Burgess, in 2019 and 2020.[2]
MacManus began dancing in his hometown ofBray,County Wicklow, Ireland, before moving on to compete around Europe, eventually winning numerous juvenile, junior and amateur competitions. Tristan was educated in an Irish primary school Scoil Chualann then went on to an Irish Secondary school Colaiste Raithin soon transferring to an English speaking Secondary St Kilians where he finished his education in Bray. After appearing in an uncredited dance role in the 2004 movieElla Enchanted, he performed in theatre productions throughout Ireland, most notably in the Cork City Opera House and The Gaiety Theatre, including Bryan Flynn's production ofOliver! andAladdin, among others. Next, he joined the UK tour of Simply Ballroom and, after a successful tour in London and Las Vegas, went on to Australia and America where he toured as a featured dancer with Burn The Floor and Floorplay.[citation needed]
After numerous world tours and a year teaching Ballroom and Latin dancing in Boston, he returned to Europe to join the cast of Dirty Dancing as Dance Captain. He then went on to do a second stint in London's West End.[3]
| Season | Partner | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Nancy Grace | 5th |
| 14 | Gladys Knight | 8th |
| 15 | Pamela Anderson | 13th |
| 16 | Dorothy Hamill | 12th |
| 17 | Valerie Harper | 10th |
MacManus made his first appearance on thetwelfth season ofDancing with the Stars as part of the "dance troupe," performing multiple dances during the results shows.
In the show'sthirteenth season[4][5] he returned along with fellow troupe member,Peta Murgatroyd, to compete as a dance-pro partner to a celebrity contestant. His dancing partner wasHLN hostess and formerprosecutorNancy Grace.[5] They were eliminated on Week 8, just one week before the semifinals and were placed 5th. ForSeason 14, MacManus was paired withGrammy Award winning singerGladys Knight. The couple was eliminated on Week 6 after losing a "dance duel" toDisney Channel StarRoshon Fegan and his partnerChelsie Hightower. They finished in 8th place.
Also, during Season 14 ofDancing with the Stars, MacManus was featured in week 8 as a partner in a trio with dance proMark Ballas and celebrityKatherine Jenkins. They performed aCha-cha-cha toPaul Anka's "She's a Lady" (popularized byTom Jones), and received a score of "10" from judgesCarrie Ann Inaba andBruno Tonioli, and a "9" fromLen Goodman.
Forseason 15, MacManus was partnered with actress andSeason 10 contestantPamela Anderson. They were the first to be eliminated on 25 September 2012.
Forseason 16, he was partnered with Olympic gold medalistDorothy Hamill. They withdrew after Hamill suffered an ankle and spine injury that further prohibited her from competing. MacManus danced with Emma Slater andChelsie Hightower during Len's week 5 Side by Side Challenge alongside Victor & Lindsay and Sean & Peta. He danced withDerek Hough andKellie Pickler when they did apaso doble in the "trio round" which scored a 10 from Carrie Ann, a 7 from Len Goodman, and a 10 from Bruno Tonioli.
Forseason 17, he was paired with actressValerie Harper. They were the third couple eliminated.
| Week # | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Result | ||
| Inaba | Goodman | Tonioli | |||
| 1 | Cha-Cha-Cha / "Cry Baby" | 5 | 5 | 6 | Last to Be Called Safe |
| 2 | Quickstep / "It Don't Mean a Thing" | 6 | 8 | 7 | Safe |
| 3 | Waltz / "Moon River" | 7 | 7 | 7 | Safe |
| 4 | Paso Doble / "Flash's Theme" | 7 | 7 | 7 | Safe |
| 5 | Rhumba / "True" | 7 | 7 | 8 | Safe |
| 6 | Foxtrot / "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" Group Broadway Dance/ "Big Spender" & "Money Money" | 9 No | 7 Scores | 8 Given | Safe |
| 7 | Jive / "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" TeamTango / "Disturbia" | 7 8 | 7 7 | 7 8 | Bottom Two |
| 8 | Tango / "The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane" Instant Jive / "Upside Down" | 8 7 | 8 6 | 8 7 | Eliminated |
Inseason 14, MacManus was paired with R&B legendGladys Knight.
| Week # | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Result | ||
| Inaba | Goodman | Tonioli | |||
| 1 | Cha-Cha-Cha / "Best of My Love" | 8 | 7 | 8 | No Elimination |
| 2 | Quickstep / "Sir Duke" | 7 | 5 | 7 | Safe |
| 3 | Foxtrot / "Cupid" | 8 | 8 | 8 | Safe |
| 4 | Tango / "Bohemian Rhapsody" | 7 | 6 | 7 | Safe |
| 5 | Samba / "Fiebre" | 7 | 7 | 8 | Safe |
| 6 | Rhumba / "My Girl" Motown Marathon / "Nowhere to Run" Dance DuelJive / "Don't Stop Me Now" | 7 Awarded Lost | 7 3 This | 7 Points Event | Eliminated |
Forseason 15, MacManus was paired with model, actress, and former contestantPamela Anderson.
| Week # | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Result | ||
| Inaba | Goodman | Tonioli | |||
| 1 | Cha-Cha-Cha / "You Know I'm No Good" | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | Eliminated |
Forseason 16, MacManus was paired with Olympic gold medal figure skaterDorothy Hamill.
| Week # | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Result | ||
| Inaba | Goodman | Tonioli | |||
| 1 | Contemporary / "Tiny Dancer" | 7 | 7 | 7 | No Elimination |
| 2 | Jive / "Chantilly Lace" | 5 | 5 | 5 | Withdrew |
Forseason 17, MacManus was paired with award-winning actressValerie Harper.
| Week # | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Result | ||
| Inaba | Goodman | Tonioli | |||
| 1 | Foxtrot / "Some Kind of Wonderful" | 7 | 7 | 7 | No Elimination |
| 2 | Paso Doble / "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" | 6 | 6 | 7 | Safe |
| 3 | Cha-cha-cha / "Grace Kelly" | 6 | 5 | 5 | Safe |
| 4 | Viennese Waltz / "Carry On" | 6 | 6* | 6 | Eliminated |
| Series | Celebrity partner | Place | Average Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Jennifer Gibney | 14th | 18.3 |
| 13 | Jamelia | 8th | 26.2 |
On 1 June 2014, it was revealed that MacManus would be joining the British edition of the show,Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer during the show's12th series.[6] His celebrity partner for the series wasMrs Brown's Boys actress,Jennifer Gibney. They were at risk of being eliminated first when they ended up in the bottom two againstGregg Wallace andAliona Vilani. All judges opted to save Gibney and MacManus leaving Wallace and Vilani the first couple to leave. However, it was Week 3 (Movie Week) when Gibney and MacManus were left in the bottom two once again against Blue popstarSimon Webbe and professional dancerKristina Rihanoff. All 5 judges (Craig Revel Horwood,Darcey Bussell,Len Goodman,Bruno Tonioli and special guest judgeDonny Osmond) opted to save Webbe and Rihanoff leaving Gibney and MacManus in 14th place. Following their partnership, MacManus made a cameo appearance in the 2014 Christmas Special of Mrs Brown's Boys. In December 2014, MacManus was a professional on the Christmas Special and partneredsixth series runner upRachel Stevens. On 23 April 2015, it was revealed that MacManus would continue as a professional for the13th series and he partnered singerJamelia. In March 2016, it was confirmed that he had quit the show and wouldn't be returning for the 14th series.
ForSeries 12, MacManus was paired withMrs. Brown's Boys actressJennifer Gibney.
| Week No. | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Result | |||||
| Craig Revel Horwood | Darcey Bussell | Len Goodman | Bruno Tonioli | Donny Osmond | Total | |||
| 1 | Jive – "Happy" | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | – | 18 | None |
| 2 | Waltz – "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | – | 19 | Bottom two |
| 3 | Foxtrot – "Mamma Mia" | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23 | Eliminated |
ForSeries 13, MacManus was paired with Singer andLoose Women panelistJamelia.
| Week No. | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Result | ||||
| Craig Revel Horwood | Darcey Bussell | Len Goodman | Bruno Tonioli | Total | |||
| 1 | Waltz – "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 21 | None |
| 2 | Cha-Cha-Cha – "Don't Cha" | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 21 | Bottom two |
| 3 | Salsa – "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 25 | Safe |
| 4 | Charleston – "Straight Up" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 32 | Safe |
| 5 | Foxtrot – "Because You Loved Me" | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 26 | Bottom two |
| 6 | Jive – "The Time Warp" | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 26 | Bottom two |
| 7 | Viennese Waltz – "Trouble" | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 | Safe |
| 8 | Samba – "A Little Respect" | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 26 | Bottom two |
| 9 | Quickstep – "I'm a Believer" | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 31 | Eliminated |
In 2019, MacManus was announced as one of the three new judges to appear on the16th season of the Australian version ofDancing with the Stars prior to its debut on Network 10 after originally being broadcast on theSeven Network between 2004 and 2015.[7]
After production of the2020 season of the show had been adversely affected by theCOVID-19 pandemic, Network 10 announced the show would not be returning in 2021.[8]
The show subsequently returned to its former network in 2021, with the original judges replacing those from the Network 10 iteration as it returned for its18th season on Channel 7.[9]
Following the conclusion of the 2020 season ofDancing with the Stars, MacManus was brought in as a new co-host for Network 10's live morning programStudio 10 during a substantial restructure at the network which saw the likes ofJoe Hildebrand,Kerri-Anne Kennerley andNatarsha Belling depart and state-basedTen News First bulletins centralised to Sydney and Melbourne.[10] Originally fronted by a panel of presenters, MacManus was chosen as one of just two co-hosts to anchor the revamped show alongside original presenter Sarah Harris.[11]
The first edition of the re-formattedStudio 10 with MacManus as co-host went to air on 14 September 2020 which received a mixed reaction from viewers, critics and former staff, and criticised for its avoidance of discussions about news and topical issues in an attempt to keep the show light and free from controversy.[12][13][14]
In July 2022, MacManus was sideline reporter for10 Football's coverage ofLeeds United's pre-season tour of Australia.[15]
In November 2023, MacManus and one of his co-hostsAngela Bishop announced that the program had been axed fromNetwork 10 and would not be returning in 2024, however MacManus, Bishop and other hostNarelda Jacobs will remain with the network and be deployed into other roles.[16][17] The program's final episode went to air on 22 December 2023.
In March 2024, he was announced as a contestant on thetenth season ofI'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[18]
MacManus is married to Australian actressTahyna Tozzi. Their engagement was announced by Tahyna's sister, Cheyenne, on 19 April 2013 via Instagram,[19] and they married on 25 January 2014 at St John Fisher Roman Catholic Church, Cronulla.[20]
On 5 April 2016, MacManus' wife Tahyna gave birth to their daughter named Echo Ìsolde.[21]
On 14 March 2019, MacManus announced the birth of his son Oisín Lír on Instagram.[22]
In May 2021, MacManus and his wife announced the birth of their third child Tadhg Nuada MacManus who was born on 3 May 2021.[23]
MacManus has had two heart attacks.[24] He suffered his first heart attack while he was working as a professional dancer in Las Vegas when he was aged about 26 years of age.[24] MacManus has admitted he was battling adrinking problem andmental health issues at the time.[25] The second heart attack occurred just after his 36th birthday.[24] He was subsequently diagnosed withmyopericarditis.[24]
MacManus tested positive toCOVID-19 after finishing hisStudio 10 shift on 5 January 2022, prompting him and his co-host Sarah Harris to isolate.[26] In their place,The Bachelor Australia TV personalityMatty Johnson and10 News First reporter Lachlan Kennedy temporarily co-hostedStudio 10 while MacManus recovered.[26]
He is known to be a fan of English football clubLeeds United.
