Don’t scare yourself too much this week as our couples take to the floor once again for Fright Night on Dancing with the Stars.
But it’ll be fairly frightening for our dancers as this week will see the first dance-off of the season. The two couples with the lowest votes will have to dance for the live before the judges ultimately decide who will be sent home.
So here’s how everyone got on…
Stephanie Kelly and Ervinas Merfeldas
Fair City star Stephanie Kelly danced a spooky Salsa with pro dancer Ervinas Merfeldas to Cascada’s ‘Evacuate the Dancefloor’.
“What an explosive way to open Fright Night,” Oti told her. “I would have liked you pay a bit more attention to your feet.”
She received a score of 26 with two sixes and two sevens from the judges.
Paudie Moloney and Laura Nolan
The Traitors Ireland star Paudie Moloney donned his famous green cloak once again and danced a petrifying Paso Doble to ‘The Traitors’ theme tune by Sam Watts, alongside his pro partner Laura Nolan.
He was cheered on by his Traitors co-stars for the night that was in it. And Arthur told him that he was “back after last week”. And we love to see it.
Paudie received a five from Brian, three sixes, bringing his total up 23. That is almost double what he received last week.
Katelyn Cummins and Leonardo Lini
Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins and her pro partner Leonard Lini are immune from the dance-off this week. But that doesn’t mean they didn’t give it their all tonight.
They danced a chilling Cha-cha-cha to ‘Break My Heart’ by Dua Lipa, which had Oti saying: “That was brilliant. Great leg, great content. Great cha-cha-cha.”
She received a seven from Brian and three nines which adds up to 34.
Anne Cassin and Robert Rowiński
Nationwide host Anne Cassin was joined by partner Robert Rowinski for a spine-chilling Jive to ‘Can’t Tame Her’ by Zara Larsson.
She truly channelled her wild animal on the floor tonight. While the judges said she “lacked energy” but Arthur enthused that she “committed to the character”.
She received a two threes and two fours from the judges, giving her a total of 14.
Jordan Dargan and Rebecca Scott
After earning the first tens of the season last Sunday, The Apprentice UK star Jordan Dargan hoped to continue his lucky streak, dancing a scary Samba alongside his pro partner Rebecca Scott to ‘I Want You to Freak’ by Rak-Su.
Jordan said he was having the time of his life. But was it enough to top last weeks three 10s? “Three 10s last week and expectations are high,” Brian told them, but added: “Concerns over the outcome.”
He received four sevens meaning that he received a total of 28.
Philip Doyle and Daniela Roze
Olympic rower Philip Doyle hoped he and partner Daniela Roze could bounce back after their low-scoring Samba last week with a terrifying Tango to ‘Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)’ by Robert Palmer.
“Hello 999. My heart is racing!” Arthur said. “You didn’t disappoint!” Oti added: “My God, it was glorious!”
They received three eights and a nine from Arthur, bringing their total up to 33.
Tolü Makay and Maciej Zięba
Singer-songwriter Tolü Makay danced a bloodcurdling Contemporary Ballroom with Maciej Zieba to ‘Bring Me to Life’ by Evanescence feat. Paul McCoy.
And she certainly brought the dancefloor to life with this routine. They received a standing ovation from Arthur and we can’t blame him.
They received their first 10 from Arthur and three nines bringing their total up to 37.
Niamh Kavanagh and Stephen Vincent
Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and pro partner Stephen Vincent took on a paranormal Paso Doble to ‘Danger! High Voltage’ by Electric Six.
“It felt like you were the Queen Monster back on your throne,” Oti told Niamh.
She received a score two sevens, an eight from Oti and a nine from Arthur, bringing their total to 31.
Eric Roberts and Arianna Favaro
Ireland AM presenter Eric Roberts and partner Arianna Favaro hoped to impress with a creepy Charleston to ‘Happy’ by Derek Martin.
After receiving their highest score last week, they went above and beyond. Oti and Karen were on their feet after the dance. “Stop the lights!” Oti gushed. “You understood the assignment.”
“That was the dance of the night,” Karen told him.
They received three 10s and a nine from Brian, bringing their total to 39.
