PAUL RYDER: HONOURED FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICES TO ENTERTAINMENT
1 January 2021– Ireland’s Got Talent breakout star receives first Domino’s All Star Award –
Domino’s, the nation’s best-loved pizza, has today announced Paul Ryder as the first recipient of the Domino’s All Star Award. The cheeky twist on the famed Gaelic Athletic Association - GAA - gong, launched by the pizza-maker last year, rewards people for extraordinary services to sport, entertainment and humankind with free pizza for a year.
The big cheeses at Domino’s have awarded the TV star for his outstanding services to entertainment in Ireland. The 30 year old drag performer, choreographer and dance teacher has been treading the boards for over a decade before conquering the Ireland’s Got Talent stage and capturing the hearts of the nation. Described by Louis Walsh as an ‘inspiration to so many people’, Paul was eliminated from the competition in the final stages, much to the shock of US judge, Michelle Visage and to viewers at home.
Domino’s surprised Paul with the award, created by the official GAA All Stars medal-maker, Jarlath Daly, when they went behind the scenes at an exclusive photo shoot with Evan Doherty for Stellar Magazine. TV3 Presenter, Alan Hughes and Writer/Producer, Karl Broderick, who have worked with Paul since he was 16, teamed up with Domino’s to deliver the award and surprise Paul with an emotional reveal. The especially designed medal entitles Paul to a year’s supply of freshly handmade Domino’s pizza to share with his entourage, friends and family.
It’s been a busy start to the year for Paul. Following his success on Ireland’s Got Talent, he has been in demand to perform regularly, currently preparing to choreograph Grease in The Helix and will be Creative Director and Choreographer of Snow White this Christmas at The Tivoli Theatre.
Commenting upon receiving his Domino’s All Star Award, Paul Ryder said:
“I’m so completely overwhelmed to receive this All Star award and to be recognised by Domino’s like this. It’s always been my dream to entertain the nation and I’m so grateful for the opportunities Ireland’s Got Talent has created for me. I love my work, I work so hard every day and to be recognised for my contribution to entertainment in Ireland is just the best feeling. Needless to say, I’m going to celebrate with a great big pizza party!”
Paul Dupuy, a spokesperson for Domino’s Ireland commented:
“Our cheeky twist on the GAA awards aims to reward the extraordinary with everyone’s favourite pizza. As Domino’s is The Official Food of Everything, Ireland’s Got Talent was a great partnership for us as you just can’t beat a night in with friends and family enjoying great TV shows, like this one. Paul won over the nations hearts, with his talent, style and charisma, so we’re delighted to award him with an All Star Award today.”
Members of the public can still nominate anyone who they believe deserves to be recognised for extraordinary services to sport, entertainment or humankind. People simply need to tell Domino’s why their nominated recipient is deserving of the All Star by emailing info@officialfoodofeverything.ie