Love is in the air on Dancing with the Stars this week.
But it will be heartbreak for one couple as another pair is sent home…
Here’s how everyone got on during Love Week!
Kevin Dundon and Rebecca Scott
Following on from his personal highest score of the season last week, chef Kevin Dundon and his dance partner Rebecca Scott rocked out to a Paso Doble to You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi.
“Do I think your footwork should have sharper? Yes. But what I love about it is that you brought the passion of a rockstar,” Arthur Gourounlian told him.
While Brian Redmond told him it was “a bit walky around the place for me”.
He received five from all four judges meaning it was a total of 20!
Rhys McClenaghan and Laura Nolan
Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and his professional dancer partner Laura Nolan danced a Romeo and Juliet inspired Rumba to Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding. After receiving 39 last week, the gold medalist was hoping for a perfect score.
Arthur got booed for telling them that they got “heavy” in the middle. While Karen said that they had “a lovely technique throughout”.
“You’re not a dancer. Watching that you looked like a great dancer,” Karen told him.
Despite a mixed bag of critiques from the judges, they received three eight and a seven from Brian with a total of 31.
Yasmin Seky and Simone Arena
Kin actress Yasmin Seky and her pro dance partner Simone Arena danced a Jive to Imelda May’s version of the classic hit Tainted Love.
After showcasing her cupla focal, she showcased her incredible jiving skills.
“Don’t give me the ick, give me the kicks with the toes pointed,” Brian told her, while Loraine told her, “Something has clicked for you. I liked it tonight.”
They received a three sevens and an eight from Arthur, meaning they received a total of 29.
Danny O’Carroll and Salome Chachua
Mrs Brown’s Boys actor Danny O’Carroll danced a Viennese Waltz to This Year’s Love by David Gray alongside his partner Salome Chachua.
“I feel every week with you, you’re coming out and showing a different side of you,” Karen enthused. “There was no doubt that was a Viennese Waltz from start to finish.”
Yes, they certainly impressed the judges, even Brian Redmond couldn’t be too negative!
They received two eights from Brian and Karen and nines from Loraine and Arthur, bringing their total 34.
Aishah Akorede and Robert Rowiński
Having found herself victorious in the first dance-off of the season last week, former Miss Universe Ireland Aishah Akorede is hoping it won’t be two in a row for her and partner Robert Rowiński after dancing a Paso Doble to We Found Love by Rihanna.
“There was a fiery passion oozing out of both of you,” Loraine said.
“Your stage presence was so powerful! Well done! Wow!” Arthur gushed.
She received an impressive three eights and a nine, meaning she got her highest score of the season with 33 points.
Jack Woolley and Alex Vladimirov
There will be no more safety dances for Taekwondo athlete Jack Woolley and his pro dance partner Alex Vladimirov, as the immunity they won in Dedicated Dance Week officially expired. They danced to impress with a Contemporary Ballroom routine to Florence & The Machine’s version of You’ve Got the Love.
“Jack, I have nothing else to say, it was outstanding!” Arthur enthused. They even had Brian on his feet giving them a standing ovation.
“This was danced with a level of dancing we rarely see on this show,” he told them.
It’s no surprise that the couple received the first four 10s of the series, receiving a perfect score of 40!
Gearóid Farrelly and Stephen Vincent
Comedian Gearóid Farrelly and his professional dance partner Stephen Vincent took on a Quickstep to Phil Collins’ version of You Can’t Hurry Love.
It’s safe to say we had a smile on our faces throughout this whole dance!
“You were loving life flying around there,” Brian enthused. “That was very, very good. Your arse was sticking out a little bit, but other than that, I loved it.”
He received a score of four eights, meaning his total is 32.
Kayleigh Trappe and Ervinas Merfeldas
Having achieved their personal highest score last week, social media star Kayleigh Trappe and Ervinas Merfeldas danced Salsa to the Christina Aguilera track Let There Be Love.
Kayleigh made it clear that she wasn’t ready to say goodbye just yet.
“I don’t think I’ve seen so many lifts in a Salsa! The basic steps I loved it. It was very good,” Karen told them.
They received eights from all four judges meaning they received a total of 32!
