LORAINE READY FOR LAST DANCE

Barry stepping down as head judge of DWTS

- BY SANDRA MALLON Showbiz Editor

FAREWELL Loraine; right, with judges KAREN BYRNE, Brian Redmond and Arthur

DANCING With The Stars' Loraine Barry is stepping down as head judge.

The RTE One show has yet to confirm its return in January but bosses are confident it will.

However, in a statement RTE said Loraine will not be returning to the panel.

It added: "After eight glittering seasons as head judge, Loraine Barry is leaving Dancing With The Stars.