Vogue Williams’ sister, Amber Wilson, is lacing up her dancing shoes as she gets set to take on Dancing with the Stars 2026.
Humour seems to run in the Howth native’s family as Amber previously left fans in stitches when she told a gas story about mistakenly attending the wrong wake.
As she gears up to take RTÉ viewers by storm, here’s everything we know about Amber Wilson:
Who is Amber Wilson?
Vogue Williams and her sister Amber Wilson at the VIP Style Awards, Dublin. Pic: REX
Amber is one of three siblings in her clan. She is the eldest girl and middle child to her mum, Sandra, and her late dad, Freddie, who passed away in 2010.
It’s assumed Amber went to Santa Sabina Dominican College in Sutton, Co Dublin, the secondary school her younger sister Vogue also attended.
Per LinkedIn, she graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a BA in the History of Art and a BA in Psychology.
Vogue Williams with her sister Amber Wilson.
Pic: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos
She later graduated from Robert Gordon University, which is also in Aberdeen, with an MSc in Corporate Communication and Public Affairs.
From there, Amber went on to intern at Elevate PR and then pursued a career in marketing at The Wright Bar Group. She then worked in a similar role at 37 Dawson Street.
At the beginning of 2015, Amber joined Thinkhouse and has worked with the PR and marketing agency ever since.
Podcasting
Vogue Williams with her sister Amber Wilson. Pics: Instagram
In January, Vogue’s husband, Spencer Matthews, revealed that he had decided to take a step back from hosting their podcast, Spencer and Vogue, to work on his other projects and focus on his World Record attempts.
Amber stepped up to the mark and is filling the podcasting chair opposite her younger sister.
Speaking on an episode of the podcast, the former Made in Chelsea star explained: ‘Spencer and Vogue will continue, and we will keep it in the family.’
‘It will have a slightly different name and I will be replaced by somebody of equal or superior charisma… a lot funnier, very happy to talk about gossip but we both love her very much,’ Spencer continued.
‘She’s an absolutely epic member of our family and she’s going to do an incredible job replacing me, arguably a much better job. And with that in mind, we will now introduce your sister Amber Wilson.’
She’s loved by podcast fans
Vogue Williams with her sister Amber Wilson. Pic: VIPIRELAND.com
Amber’s was a huge hit with podcast fans before taking on the role after giving Vogue a run for her money in the funny stakes after telling a gas story about the most unlikely of scenarios… a wake!
During an appearance on her sister’s Never Live It Down podcast, Amber left listeners amused after she revealed the one thing that she ‘will never live down’ and recalled the time she accidentally attended the wrong person’s wake.
As it was in their hometown, Amber explained how she recognised many of the faces in attendance and so no alarms were raised.
Vogue Williams (middle) with her sister Amber Wilson (right).
Pic: Instagram
‘I was headed straight, with the hands clasped and everything, to the coffin to say my prayer,’ she told Vogue, who found the ordeal hilarious.
Amber continued: ‘Got closer to the coffin. I was like, “Jesus, he doesn’t look that great,” and then I looked at the picture beside the coffin, and I thought: “That is not him.”‘
When it was announced that Spencer would be replaced on Spencer and Vogue, one Instagram user penned: ‘Yessssssssss I was watching this thinking “Please say Amber please say Amber”,’ while another wrote: ‘Ah brilliant!! Can’t wait to hear more from Amber.’
Dancing with the Stars
Amber Wilson on Dancing with the Stars. Pic: RTÉ
Speaking ahead of her stint on Dancing with the Stars, Amber said: ‘It’s a huge challenge and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. That’s what life is all about for me: saying yes to new things and pushing myself outside my comfort zone.
‘Of course I’m nervous, especially about dancing in front of a live audience, but that’s all part of the buzz. Facing your fears can be terrifying and thrilling in equal measure.
‘When I was growing up, I didn’t have anyone on screen that I could really relate to. I’ve never seen myself as a role model, but I believe it’s important for audiences to see diverse and authentic representation.
‘Being part of the first female DWTS partnership on Irish television is something I’m deeply proud of, and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to stand on that stage and represent my community.’
