RTE viewers were left trying to solve a mystery after spotting an oddity during the Rose of Tralee . Fashion is a huge part of the festival, but there seems to be one colour of choice that the majority of the Roses have gravitated towards. People couldn’t get over the coincidence as they wondered if it was part of the dress code.

Read more: Wicklow Rose Kerry Byrne lifts lid on growing up with famous rugby star dad Shane Read more: Where is Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh now? New career, break-up and activism 10 years after win One person wrote: “Four of five Roses so far wearing red dresses . Backdrop also lots of red. Why?” A second commenter wrote: “nah only 2 dresses haven't been red what's going on”.

A third viewer shared: “Take a shot every time a rose is wearing a red dress”. A fourth fan of the show said: “Red is the colour of the year so far!” A fifth person added: “Missed the memo on red dresses”. With another person posting a picture of Chris de Burgh and writing: “Ladies in red”.

Swipe across to meet the 32 stunning roses competing in this year's festival It’s likely that the reason red is such a popular colour this year is a total coincidence as it’s a complimentary colour and all the ladies looked amazing in their stunning gowns. However, one theorist at home had a thought as to why people are loving the bold colour choice this year. They took to social media and suggested: “Roses are red so maybe that”.

It seems like everyone was a.