After an incredible 11 weeks, we are saying goodbye to Dancing with the Stars.
Katelyn Cummins, Eric Roberts, Tolü Makay and Paudie Moloney will battle it out to lift the Mirrorball this weekend.
Each couple will dance two routines on the night.
Here’s how everyone got on…
Eric Roberts and Arianna Favaro
Ireland AM presenter Eric Roberts and his partner Arianna Favarro danced their Fright Night Charleston to ‘Happy’ by C2C, featuring Derek Martin once more, as they kicked off the finale.
The first time around it was hailed as his “dance of the season”, and they one-upped it tonight.
“What a way to open the show! Welcome to the final!” Oti Mabuse told him, while Arthur Gourounlian added, “What a way to start the final!”
And it’s no surprise it was a perfect score of 40.
Tolü Makay and Maciej Zięba
Singer-songwriter Tolü Makay and her partner Maciej Zieba danced their routine from all the way back in Week 2, in the hopes that their American Smooth to Olivia Dean’s smash hit ‘Man I Need’ to recapture the judges’ adoration a second time around.
And she is out for a perfect score this time around!
“You put your heart and soul into this dance. The first time I saw you dance I was mesmerised. And I still am,” Arthur told her.
She received a well-deserved perfect score!
Paudie Moloney and Laura Nolan
The Traitors Ireland star Paudie Moloney and his pro partner Laura Nolan went all the way back to Week 4 and Country Week with a Quickstep to ‘Stop the World and Let Me Off’ by Declan Nerney.
Paudie wanted to prove himself worthy of his place in the final. And he certainly did it with this beautiful dance.
“You’ve improved so much! At one point tonight, Paudie, I had a little sway along with you,” Brian Redmond told him.
Paudie received four sevens from the judges, meaning his total was 28.
Katelyn Cummins and Leonardo Lini
Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins will reprise her Movie Week role of Snow White, as she and pro partner Leonardo Lini dance an American Smooth to ‘Whistle While You Work’ by Rachel Zegler.
Katelyn promised to “leave it all on the floor” with this impressive routine.
“That was outstanding! From beginning to end that was a full on production. I need to lie down! That is what this final is all about,” Karen Byrne gushed.
She received a perfect score of 40.
Eric Roberts and Arianna Favaro
It’s showdance time. Eric and Ariana danced to ‘Can’t Hold Us’ by Macklemore x Ryan Lewis.
“Dancing with the Stars has shown me what I’m capable of. I’m a mix of emotions now that it’s come to an end,” Eric said.
He rightfully received a standing ovation for this incredible performance.
“I am lost for words! You threw everything at that,” Oti told him. “That is the level of showdance I want to see.”
“We were standing up mid-dance because this is what a showdance should be,” Karen added.
It’s no surprise that it was a perfect score for Eric!
Tolü Makay and Maciej Zięba
For the last time on the floor, Tolü and Maciej danced to ‘Kill the Lights’ by Alex Newell, Jess Glynne, DJ Cassidy and Nile Rodgers.
She brought the energy with her beautiful showdance.
“That was just a pure bundle of joy to watch. You live in the moment so much. It summed up your journey on the show perfectly. You left everything on the dancefloor,” Karen said.
“I got to see you for who you are. Every little girl, period, sees you. You are a light and that was incredible,” Oti told her.
“Doing Dancing with the Stars was a way for me to seek joy. Joy is an act of rebellion. When the judges say thank you it validates that,” Tolü said.
She received three nines and a 10 from Arthur, bringing her total up to 37.
Paudie Moloney and Laura Nolan
Paudie and Laura danced to the Andy Williams’ classic ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’.
“The goodwill that has come from everyone when I was doing this show has been unbelievable,” Paudie said. Oh and it’s just two days before The Traitors’ star, Paudie’s 69th birthday.
“I’ve gained another daughter,” he added as he spoke about his pro-partner, Laura Nolan.
“You might not be the best dancer on the show. But you’ve proven what this show is really about. I’ve always enjoyed watching you do that,” Brian said.
“Look at you go doing your showdance. You put a smile on my face!” Karen added, while Oti said: “I have loved watching you every step of the way!”
He received his highest score of 29 with three sevens and an eight from Arthur!
