Dancing with the Stars, winning over our hearts with his rendition of the Viennese Waltz to Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” and a very gay take on the cha-cha-cha set to Troye Sivan’s “Rush.”But this past week, Woolley put forth his most meaningful showing to date. Along with partner Alexandra Vladimirov, the taekwondo master performed an American Smooth to “Grace” by The Wolfe Tones, a song that’s synonymous with another queer Irish Olympian, who happened to be in attendance. Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.We’re talking about trailblazing boxer Kellie Harrington, who sang the anthem when she won gold in Paris.
Kellie Harrington sings Grace after by the Wolfe Tones after winning her second Olympic gold medal @wolfe_tones_official @olympics #kellieharrington #paris2024“Grace” holds a special place in Irish lore. The original tune was written in 1985 and is about the marriage of artist Grace Gifford to Irish freedom fighter Joseph Plunkett. A leader of the 1916 Easter Rising, the poet and journalist was one of seven revolutionaries to sign the Proclamation of the Irish Republic.
Plunkett married Gifford in prison, just hours before his execution. The song, which has been covered many over times over, is about the binding power of love. Making the matter even more personal, Jack’s boyfriend, Dave, sang “Grace” to his grandmother when they first met.
“That was the most overwhelming feeling I’ve ever had,” Jack said afterwards, per an interview he shared on his Instagram story. “It was euphoric. Before we finished, I was already crying.
We just looked at each other, and I knew the connection was there. We worked so hard this week to keep going and enjoy the dance and feel it. And oh, what a feeling it was!”Adding to the moment, Jack was tearing up throughout the interview.
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