Olympic rugby medalist and “Dancing with the Stars” finalist Ilona Maher is teaming up with her sisters for a brand-new podcast, “House of Maher.” Produced by Wave Sports & Entertainment in partnership with Samsung Galaxy, the show premieres Tuesday, March 25.
Maher announced the project on Instagram on March 19, writing: “Once upon a time, @ilonamaher, @liviemaher & @adriannamaher launched a podcast… Join the family group chat for Episode 1, March 25th.”
Fans and DWTS Pros Show Support for New Podcast
The announcement quickly got support from fans and people across Maher’s worlds of sports and entertainment. Her former “Dancing with the Stars” partner Alan Bersten commented, “So excited!!!! Proud of you 3,” on the post. Fellow “Dancing with the Stars” pro Britt Stewart added clapping hand emojis in the comments, cheering on the launch.
Maher’s fans also chimed in, including one of her rugby teammates, who wrote: “Tuesdays are for the GIRLS!!!” The podcast’s teaser reel has already been shared across social media by supporters who are excited to hear from the Maher sisters.The show is set to explore their personal lives, opinions on sports and pop culture, and the everyday moments they want to share with listeners. In an exclusive with PEOPLE, Maher said: “I’ve always believed in showing up as your full, authentic self whether that’s on the rugby pitch, on social media, or now, in the podcast world.”
From the Dance Floor to the Mic: Maher Shares Her Message of Strength
Ilona Maher became a fan-favorite on “Dancing with the Stars” not only for her dancing but also for using her platform to promote body positivity and women’s strength. Her #beastbeautybrains movement encourages girls and women to be proud of both their strength and femininity. In a recent Instagram post, she wrote: “What if beauty is strength?” — a message that reflects her values both on and off screen.
She credits her sisters, Olivia and Adrianna, with helping her stay grounded and authentic. In the same PEOPLE interview, she shared: “This show is about just showing up as yourself and having fun while doing it. My sisters always bring out the best, most authentic version of me — you wouldn’t believe how much we laughed on set.”
The “House of Maher” podcast announcement comes just after Maher wrapped up a three-month contract with the Bristol Bears, a professional rugby club in England.
During Season 33 of “Dancing with the Stars,” Maher and Bersten finished in second place, further raising her profile beyond sports. With the launch of this podcast, Maher adds a new platform to her growing media presence, now teaming up with her sisters as co-hosts.
