Mike McRoberts and Matilda Rice confirmed for Dancing With The Stars 2019

Mike McRoberts and Matida Rice will be candidates on Dance with the stars 2019.

After a successful 2018 season, Dance with NZ stars will return to screens on three next year, confirmed MediaWorks.

The winner of the Best Presenter Award: News and News at the Huawei Mate20 New Zealand Television Awards, Mike McRoberts, will come out from behind the desk and swap his tie for glitter.

"I've been dancing for as long as I can remember, but I've never had any formal training, so I'm really excited to learn to do it right," McRoberts said.

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"Some of the best things I've done in my life have seemed like insurmountable challenges at the time: reporting on conflicts around the world or some of the world's greatest natural disasters. Dance with NZ stars seems to be one of those challenges – but perhaps with a slightly more glamorous wardrobe. "

Reality star and winner of The single person In 2015, Matilda Rice will also join McRoberts on the dance floor.

"I watched Dance with the starSince I'm a kid, so I can not believe I'm going to be there! It's a bit intimidating to learn something new on national TV, but I like to dance, so I'm really excited for the challenge, "she says.

MediaWorks also confirmed that television host Kanoa Lloyd would receive her own show titled Moving in with Kanoa, where she will follow the Kiwis' move.

"There are so many hidden treasures in our country and I can not wait to meet the families who venture in. I'm also very curious, so I'm going to love the opportunity to take a look at People's lives – Maybe I'll have some tips for decorating my own home? "she says.