DWTS: How everyone got on in week seven

We can’t believe how quickly Dancing with the Stars is racing by.

Luckily, our celebrity dancers aren’t slowing down anytime soon, and this week, it’s all about Boy Bands vs Girl Groups!

As always, each couple will perform an individual routine inspired by a boy band banger or a girl group classic, before splitting into two teams (boys versus girls) to join forces for the annual Team Dance challenge. But more on that later.

As for now, here’s how everyone got on in their individual dance numbers…

Eric Roberts and Arianna Favaro

Fresh from topping the leaderboard, Eric kept the momentum going as he and Arianna lit up the ballroom with a sharp and playful Cha-cha-cha to the Jonas Brothers’ Waffle House.

Head judge Oti Mabuse said: “You are getting us started on the right track tonight, the only thing is certain bits were out of time.

While Arthur Gourounlian noted: “That was cha-cha cha. Honestly, you had the beat in your body.”

He picked up four eights across the board, giving him a total of 32 points.

Niamh Kavanagh and Stephen Vincent

Niamh embraced her inner Sasha Fierce as she and Stephen took on a fierce Tango to Destiny’s Child’s anthemic Survivor, bringing power and presence to the dancefloor.

Brian Redmond stated: “The middle section was lovely, the first section I didn’t really get into, but there’s no doubt about it, you can absolutely give us the technical details.”

Karen Byrne added: “From the beginning to the end, you were on it. So go you Niamh.”

Brian awarded Niamh a six, while Karen, Oti and Arthur each gave sevens, bringing Niamh’s total to 27 points.

Jordan Dargan and Rebecca Scott

Jordan brought speed and precision to the ballroom, putting his best foot forward in a high-energy Quickstep with Rebecca to One Direction’s Story of My Life.

Oti praised: “It was the perfect combination between fast dance and storytelling, and that’s what you two do so brilliantly. It was fantastic.

Arthur agreed, adding: “Jordan, I knew you had it in you!”

Brian scored the routine an eight with Karen, Oti and Arthur all raising nine paddles, giving them a strong total of 35 points.

Stephanie Kelly and Ervinas Merfeldas

Stephanie floated across the floor in an elegant Viennese Waltz with Ervinas, set to Boyz II Men’s classic End of the Road.

Karen applauded Stephanie, sharing: “You are a pure example of what this show is. The improvement you’ve made since the first week. You should be so proud of yourself.”

Brian agreed, noting her progress and stating: “I have to say as you transitioned in and out of holds, it flowed fantastically.”

Brian gave her a seven, while Karen, Oti, and Arthur each scored her eight, bringing her total to 31 points.

Philip Doyle and Daniela Roze

Having narrowly survived the dreaded Dance-Off the previous week, Philip returned to the floor with renewed determination, delivering a high-energy Charleston alongside Daniela to Girls Aloud’s Love Machine.

Oti loved it, noting: “That was a perfect mix of everything. Honestly, I feel like there’s no limit to your talent.”

Arthur added: “This was so much fun. You really are the king of lifts!”

The judges rewarded the performance with high marks. Brian gave an eight, while Karen, Oti, and Arthur each scored nine, bringing the total to 35 points.

Katelyn Cummins and Leonardo Lini

Katelyn leaned into romance and emotion with a sweeping Rumba alongside Leonardo, dancing to Boyzone’s heartfelt ballad No Matter What.

Brian was full of praise: “That’s about as good as a female celebrity Rumba gets.”

Karen wholeheartedly agreed: “Katelyn, for me, that was one of the best female celeb Rumbas we’ve ever seen in this room.”

The judges were clearly impressed. Brian scored nine, and Karen, Oti, and Arthur each gave ten, bringing the total to an impressive 39 points.

Paudie Moloney and Laura Nolan

Paudie joined Laura for a dramatically fun Tango to Westlife’s When You’re Looking Like That, embracing the night’s boy band theme.

Oti offered a small critique, saying: “There were a few moments where I wanted a bit more sharpness, but your Tango frame was excellent.”

Arthur added: “You handled yourself beautifully, and I really applaud you for that.”

Brian and Oti scored the routine a five, while Arthur and Karen gave a six for a total of 22 points.

Tolü Makay and Maciej Zięba

Closing out the performances, Tolü turned up the heat with a sizzling Salsa, as she and Maciej performed an attitude-packed routine to BLACKPINK’s Boombayah.

Karen loved it, sharing: “The sass, the hip action, that was on fire.”

Brian, however, wasn’t entirely convinced, adding: “It was full of fun, it was full of energy, but it was a bit messy in the feet every now and again.”

Brian scored eight, Karen and Oti each gave nine, and Arthur gave ten, bringing the total to 36 points.