It’s the best night of the year!
Movie Week is here for Dancing with the Stars and our celebs went all out for the week that was in it.
Here’s how everyone got on!
Aishah Akorede and Robert Rowiński
Lord have Mercy! Aishah and Robert took on the Cha-cha-cha to Rescue Me by Fontella Bass from Sister Act.
It was a spicy routine after stripped out of their habits!
Karen Byrne said: “My hopes were high and you did not disappoint. What an opener to Movie Night that was!”
They received three eights from the judges meaning their total was 24.
Gearóid Farrelly and Stephen Vincent
Comedian Gearóid Farrelly transformed into The Artful Dodger, alongside his partner Stephen Vincent for an American Smooth to Consider Yourself from Oliver!
It was certainly an artful display on the dancefloor.
“My jaw dropped. You keep constantly surprising me and I love that,” Arthur Gourounlian said. “I am so proud of you!”
They were awarded seven from Brian and Karen and an eight from Arthur meaning their total was a 22.
Kayleigh Trappe and Ervinas Merfeldas
Social media star Kayleigh Trappe and her partner Ervinas Merfeldas took on a Quickstep to the title track from The Aristocats.
Yes, they turned them into cats for the week that was in it. And we think they were purr-fect.
“You dealt with that really, really well. It did get a little bit skittish. But apart from that it was really beautiful in this very challenging quickstep routine,” Brian Redmond told her.
They received three sevens from the judges with a total of 21.
Jack Woolley and Alex Vladimirov
Taekwondo star Jack Woolley and his pro dancer, Alex Vladimirov took on the roles of supervillains The Joker and Harley Quinn for a Tango to Lady Gaga’s version of The Joker from last year’s Joker: Folie à Deux.
But it was no joking matter for these two as they killed it on the dancefloor.
“It was unbelievable!” Karen gushed. “Joker is an iconic character to play and you were iconic!” However, Brian said that the tango “wasn’t as good as I hoped it would be”.
They received a seven from Brian and eights from Karen and Arthur, making it a total of 23.
Joanna Donnelly and Maciej Zieba
Meteorologist Joanna Donnelly and her partner Maciej Zieba danced a Quickstep to Mrs Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel from the 1960s classic, The Graduate.
Joanna danced up a storm in the studio!
“I think you’ve passed this test. Work to do, but definitely an improvement from last week,” Brian told her.
She received a five from Brian and six from Karen and Arthur, meaning she received a total of 17.
Elaine Crowley and Denys Samson
Ireland AM presenter Elaine Crowley and Denys Samson showed off an energetic Jive to You Can’t Stop the Beat from Hairspray.
And they did not stop the beat!
“I could see your confidence coming back step by step. The energy improved towards the end,” Brian said while Karen said she was a “proud mammy” watching her.
They received three sixes from the judges for a total of 18.
Danny O’Carroll and Salome Chachua
Following in Paul Mescal’s footsteps, Mrs Brown’s Boys actor Danny O’Carroll and his partner Salome Chachua delivered the drama with a Paso Doble to Now We Are Free from Gladiator.
Salome’s favourite dance is the Paso Doble so there was even more pressure on.
“Would you give over! That is what you call coming in and taking movie week by storm!” Karen told him. “I’m sweating! I loved it!”
They received an eight from Karen and Brian and an “epic” nine from Arthur.
Yasmin Seky and Simone Arena
Kin actress Yasmin Seky channelled her inner-Disney princess when she and her partner, Simone Arena dance the first Contemporary Ballroom of the season to How Far I’ll Go from Moana.
And we think that dance will send pretty far…all the way to the final!
“You embodied this character!” Arthur enthused. “This was a beautiful contemporary ballroom.” While Karen said: “You should be proud of yourself!”
She received an eight from Brian and nine from Karen and Arthur meaning they received a total of 26.
Kevin Dundon and Rebecca Scott
Chef Kevin Dundon turned green when he and his partner Rebecca Scott dance to I’m a Believer by Smash Mouth from the classic Shrek.
And we think he cooked up a storm!
“I think that jive was more Donkey than Shrek,” Brian said in a harsh critique. “Was it a jive? I’m not sure. But I know everyone in the audience and everyone at home loved it!” Arthur joked.
He received a two from Brian and three from Karen and Arthur, meaning he received a score of eight.
Rhys McClenaghan and Laura Nolan
Olympic gold medal-winner, Rhys McClenaghan and his partner, Laura Nolan took us to dizzying heights this week as they open the show with a Charleston to the theme from Spider-Man.
Rhys revealed that he always wanted to be Spider-Man and it’s safe to say that he embodied him tonight.
“Oh my God! You couldn’t have picked a better movie!” Karen enthused. “The whole thing was perfect! The traditional steps within were unbelievable.”
Rhys nabbed the first 10 of the season with both Karen and Arthur giving them 10s and Brian awarding them nine.
